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Critical Issues
Chain of Custody
Closed-Circuit Television
Crime Victim Compensation
DNA
Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
Emergency Medical Treatment and Active Labor Act
HIPAA
Telemedicine
Truth-Telling Devices
Victim Impact Statements
Victim Interviews
Enforcement
Victim Notification
SART Considerations
Resources
Notes
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Victims' Rights

All states have laws that address victims' rights. Although there are variations and limitations of those rights nationally, the following categories loosely define the types of rights victims can expect:33

  • Information.
  • Notification of and presence at criminal justice proceedings.
  • Restitution and/or victim compensation.
  • Protection.
  • Privacy.

Read on for information about—