Chapter 7 - Crimes against persons - Unit 1 - Lesson 2

Question 1

Victims have the right to:

Answer 1

• due process and be treated fairly and respectfully
• freedom from intimidation, harassment, and abuse
• accurate and timely notice of all of the case’s public proceedings,
  including pleas, trials, and sentencings
• within the judicial process, reasonable protection from the accused
  and any person acting on behalf of the accused
• prevent the disclosure of information or records that could be used
  to locate or harass the victim or their family
• consult with the prosecuting attorney concerning any plea
  agreements, when setting bail, participation in pretrial diversion
  programs, defendant release, restitution, sentencing, or any other
  disposition of the case
• be informed of all post-conviction
  processes and procedures, and participate in such processes and
  procedures
• return of property no longer needed as evidence
• full and timely restitution
• proceedings free from unreasonable delay
• be informed of these rights and that they can seek the help of an
  attorney

Question 2

You must give crime victims a Victims’ Rights Brochure. The brochure gives this information:

Answer 2

• the availability of crime victim compensation
• crisis intervention services, bereavement counseling, social service
  support referrals, community-based victim treatment programs
• the role of the victim in the criminal or juvenile justice process
• the stages of the criminal or juvenile justice process
• the right of the victim to be informed, present, and heard during.
  criminal or juvenile justice proceedings if the victim is incarcerated,
  the right to submit written statements

Question 3

Victims of domestic violence must also receive a Notice of Legal Rights
and Remedies for Victims of Domestic Violence, Dating Violence, Repeat Violence, Sexual Violence, Stalking brochure at the earliest opportunity. The brochure discusses:

Answer 3

• definitions of domestic violence, sexual violence, dating violence,
  repeat violence, and stalking
• what Florida’s domestic violence law means and how it can help
  victims
• what to do if the abuser violates an injunction
• the victim information that is exempt from public inspection
• who the victim should contact for more information

Question 4

Victims of sexual battery must also receive a Sexual Battery– Your Rights and Services brochure. The brochure provides the following information:

Answer 4

• a definition of sexual battery
• the rights of victims and the compensation, resources, and services available to them
• possible compensation for medical care
• what evidence may be collected

Question 5

All crime victims and witnesses should receive…

Answer 5

Victims’ Rights Brochure
Marsy’s Law card or brochure

Question 6

Victims and witnesses of domestic violence should receive…

Answer 6

Victims’ Rights Brochure
Marsy’s Law card or brochure
Notice of Legal Rights and Remedies

Question 7

Victims and witnesses of sexual battery should receive…

Answer 7

Victims’ Rights Brochure
Marsy’s Law card or brochure
Sexual Battery—Your Rights and Services

Question 8

Unit Victims and witnesses of domestic violence that involve sexual battery should receive…

Answer 8

Victims’ Rights Brochure
Marsy’s Law card or brochure
Notice of Legal Rights and Remedies
Sexual Battery—Your Rights and Services