Rights Granted to Victims of a Crime in the State of Idaho
A crime victim has the following rights:
- To be treated with fairness, respect, dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process.
- To timely disposition of the case.
- To prior notification of trial court, appellate and parole proceedings and, upon request, to information about the sentence, incarceration and release of the defendant.
- To be present at all criminal justice proceedings.
- To communicate with the prosecution.
- To be heard, upon request, at all criminal justice proceedings considering a plea of guilty, sentencing, incarceration or release of the defendant, unless manifest injustice would result.
- To restitution, as provided by law, from the person committing the offense that caused the victim's loss.
- To refuse an interview, ex parte contact, or other request by the defendant, or any other person acting on behalf of the defendant, unless such request is authorized by law.
- To read pre-sentence reports relating to the crime.
- To the same rights in juvenile proceedings, where the offense is a felony if committed by an adult, as guaranteed in this section, provided that access to the social history report shall be determined by statute.
More information on the rights of victims' of crime in the state of Idaho.
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