VICTIMS RIGHTS

• Notification of all criminal proceedings and charges filed against the defendant, with the exception of initial appearance, and the right to be present at all proceedings.
• Necessary information regarding the appropriate agencies from which you may request information.
• An explanation of the pre-sentence resort and the right to make a written or oral statement to the probation officer and a right to review the pre-sentence report.
• Be notified of the time and place of any sentencing hearing and to make a written or oral statement, or present any information at a sentencing proceeding or any other proceeding as authorized by law.
• Information regarding the return of any property taken.
• Be provided a date of conviction, acquittal or dismissal of charges against the defendant and the sentence imposed.
• Refuse an interview or other communication with the defendant, his attorney or anyone acting on his/her behalf.
• The status and results of any post conviction appeal.
• Be provided a waiting area separate from the defendant, his relatives and defense witnesses if available and practical.
• Submit a statement to be entered into the inmate's records that you are to be notified of release on bond, release from prison, escape, re-arrest or death of prisoner.
• Information regarding collection of restitution.
• Any release opinion by the Alabama Department of Mental Health.
• Be notified of any Pardon and Parole Board hearings and the right to be present and heard at such hearings.