To preserve and protect victims’ rights to justice and due process regardless of race, sex, age, religion, economic, status, victims of crime have the right to:

• be treated with fairness, respect and dignity;
• be free from intimidation or harm throughout the criminal and juvenile justice process;
• be informed about victims’ rights;
• be reasonably informed about criminal proceedings;
• be informed if the accused is arrested, released, or escapes;
• confer with the prosecution before the case is heard in court;
• be present at criminal proceedings where the accused has the right to be present;
• be heard at proceedings affecting bond, bail, release, pleas or sentencing;
• have reasonable access to documents relating to the crime before trial;
• receive restitution from the adult or juvenile offenders;
• and a reasonable, prompt and final conclusion of the case.