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Crime Victim's Rights

 

As a crime victim in the State of Florida, you have specific rights according to the Constitution and State Laws. Some of these include the right...

  • to be informed, to be present, and to be heard when relevant, at all crucial stages of a Criminal or Juvenile proceeding, to the extent that right does not interfere with the Constitutional rights of the accused;

  • to information concerning services available including Victim Compensation, community-based treatment programs, crisis intervention services, counseling and social services;

  • to the prompt and timely disposition of the case, to the extent that this right does not interfere with the Constitutional rights of the accused;

  • to have your property returned to you as soon as possible after the investigation and/or prosecution is completed, unless there is a compelling reason for its retention;

  • to have a Victim Advocate present during any depositions of the victim;

  • to request, for specific crimes, an exemption prohibiting the disclosure of information to the public which reveals your identification.
 

Contact Us

 
205 N. Dixie, Suite 5.1100, 5th floor
West Palm Beach, FL 33401
(561) 355-2418
24 Hour Crisis Hotline
866-891-7273
TTY: 561-355-1772
 

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