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Victim and Witness Rights
RIGHT TO BE NOTIFIED OF:
- Victims' rights.
- Content of any plea bargain agreements.
- Changes in the schedule of court proceedings, including the date, time and place of sentencing.
- Final disposition of the case.
- Transfer of the offender from prison or custodial institution.
- Escape and apprehension of the offender from prison or custodial institution.
RIGHT TO PROTECTION FROM HARM.
- Tampering with a witness is a crime in Minnesota.
- Victim/witnesses do not have to give their addresses in open court.
- Victims have the right to a secure waiting area during court.
- Employers may not discipline or dismiss victims or witnesses who are called to testify in court.
RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN PROSECUTION.
- Right to inform court of impact of crime at the sentencing hearing.
- Right to have input in a pre-trial diversion program decision.
- Right to request a speedy trial.
- Right to bring a supportive person to the pre-trial.
- Right to object to proposed disposition or sentence.
- Right to object to plea agreement.
- Right to attend the sentencing hearing.
RIGHT TO APPLY FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE.
- Victims may be eligible for financial assistance from the start if they have suffered economic loss as a result of a violent crime.
Victims can request the court to order the defendant to pay restitution.
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