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In Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights

Anyone suffering physical, emotional or financial harm as a direct result of a felony or certain misdemeanors. This definition includes spouses and children of all victims, mentally or physically incapacitated victims, or victims of homicide. As the victim of a crime, you are entitled to certain rights under Virginia's Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act (also called the Victim Bill of Rights) and related laws.

As the victim of a crime, you may be entitled to information about:

Protection

Financial assistance and social services, including the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund <LIADDRESS li <>

Closed preliminary hearing or use of closed-circuit television if you are the victim of a sexual offense

Separate waiting area during court proceedings

The right to remain in the courtroom during a criminal trial or proceeding

As the victim of a crime, you may be entitled to assistance with:

Obtaining protection

Obtaining property held by law enforcement agencies

Intercession services with your employer

Obtaining advanced notification of court proceedings

Receiving the services of an interpreter

Preparing a Victim Impact Statement

Seeking restitution

As the victim of a crime, you may be entitled to notification of:

Changes in court dates

Changes in the status of the defendant, if he/she is being held in a jail or a correctional facility

The opportunity to prepare a written Victim Impact Statement prior to sentencing of a defendan

If for any reason you suspect an injury has been caused by negligence of another, you do not need to suffer financially and or mentally anymore, contact a personal injury attorney in your area now. Gain the advice for your personal injury case.

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