Victim Responsibilities

If you choose to exercise your rights as a victim, it is your responsibility to:

  • Provide the proper agency with your name, address, and phone number;
  • Notify the proper agency of any change of address or phone number;
  • Notify the court or prosecuting agency of your desire to be present at a trial, plea, or sentencing;
  • Notify the court or prosecuting agency before sentencing of your desire to provide an oral statement at sentencing or your desire to submit a written victim impact statement;
  • Provide the prosecuting agency with a list of damages and any financial recovery received in order to receive victim restitution.