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Crime Victim's Bill of Rights

A crime victim has the following rights:

The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy
The right to be reasonably protected from the accused offender
The right to be notified of court proceedings
The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial
The right to confer with attorney for the Government in the case
The right to restitution
The right to information about the conviction, sentencing, imprisonment, and release of the offender