Victims' Rights

The State of Michigan Constitution identifies the following rights for all crime victims:

• The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process.
• The right to timely disposition of the case following arrest of the accused
• The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process
• The right to notification of court proceedings
• The right to attend trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to attend
• The right to confer with the prosecution
• The right to make a statement to the court at sentencing
• The right to restitution
• The right to information about the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused

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