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Serving the citizens of Jefferson County, Alabama
Victim/Witness: Victims Bill of Rights
ALABAMA CRIME VICTIMS RIGHTS
ACT
Effective January 1, 1996, the Crime Victims' Rights
Act (Act 95-583) was passed by the Legislature
of the State of Alabama. This Act outlines the
rights of the victims of certain crimes, and the
responsibilities of those victims and the responsibilities
of law enforcement, the District Attorney's Office
and certain other agencies.
WHO ARE THE
VICTIMS COVERED BY THIS ACT?
This
Act applies to victims in felony cases involving
physical injury, the threat of physical injury
or a sexual offense, or any offense involving spousal
abuse or domestic violence.
I AM A VICTIM.
WHAT RIGHTS AM I ENTITLED TO?
- to
be present throughout all criminal proceedings;
- to
a waiting area separate from the defendant, his
relatives and defense witnesses, where practical;
- to
protection from threats or intimidation by the
defendant, his family or friends;
- to
have your address, phone number, place of employment
and other related information kept in confidence
and not apart of public record;
- the
right to refuse an interview or other communication
from the defendant, his attorney or any other
person acting on the defendants behalf'
- to
be present, heard and present evidence at any
pre-sentencing, sentencing or restitution proceeding,
as authorized by law;
- the
status of any post-conviction hearings;
- to
be notified of the prisoner's release on bond
(if you request notification);
- to
be notified of the prisoner's escape and subsequent
re-arrest;
- to
be notified of an "end of sentence" release within
15 days prior to the end of that sentence'
- notice
of the death of the prisoner within 15 days after
the occurrence;
- to
submit a written statement (or oral transcription)
to the Department of Corrections to be entered
into the prisoner's permanent record;
- to
information regarding the release of any property
taken as evidence;
- to
be notified and heard at a parole or pardon hearing
conducted by the Board of Pardons and Paroles;
- to
receive upon written request, a copy of the release
opinion from the Department of Mental Health
and Mental Retardation, if applicable;
- to
respond to subpoena to testify in a criminal
proceeding without the loss of employment or
the intimidation, threats or fear of the loss
of employment.
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