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YOUR
RIGHTS AS A VICTIM of a Violent Crime under the Illinois
Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses include the following.
1.
To receive notice of any sentencing hearing and notice of
right to make a statement at the time of the sentencing hearing
about the impact of the crime on you. Sworn testimony is subject to
cross-examination by the defendant and becomes a part of the court
record.
2.
To be informed (upon specific request) of the status of the
criminal investigation unless the information interferes with the
investigation.
3.
To be informed about the beginning of prosecution of the
case.
4.
To be notified (upon specific request) of the release of the
defendant on bail or personal recognizance.
5.
To be notified of all Court proceedings requiring your
presence and cancellation of scheduled Court proceedings.
6.
To have explained (upon specific request), if needed, any
plea or verdict.
7.
To be notified in advance (if possible) of hearings where the
defendant will plead guilty.
8.
To be notified (upon specific request) of the final
disposition of the case.
9.
To be notified (upon specific request) by the Prisoner Review
Board of the prisoner's final discharge from state custody and by
the Sheriff of final discharge from county custody, also, of release
of the prisoner on furlough.
10.
To be notified (upon specific request) by the State's
Attorney' s Office of the dates of release of a prisoner sentenced
to periodic imprisonment.
11.
To be informed of social services and financial assistance
available.
12.
To have stolen or other personal property held for evidence
returned as soon as possible.
13.
To have employers contacted to help assure their cooperation
with you in your Court appearance.
14.
To have a safe waiting area while waiting to testify.
15.
To be provided, where necessary, with the services of a
translator.
16.
To be notified by the Prisoner Review Board of the escape of
a prisoner, parole hearings, or parole of a prisoner.
RESPONSIBILITIES OF
VICTIMS according to the new law are:
1. To report violent
crimes immediately
2. To cooperate with
law enforcement authorities throughout the investigation,
prosecution, and trial.
3. To testify at the
trial
4. To notify law
enforcement authorities of any change of address.
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