You have the right to be notified of:

• Content of any plea bargain agreement.
• The right to object to the proposed plea agreement, either orally or in writing.
• The final disposition of the criminal case within 15 working days after a conviction, acquittal or dismissal.
• Any changes in the schedule of court proceedings (for a victim who has been subpoenaed or requested to testify).
• Any pending appeals by the defendant, including your right to attend the oral argument or appeal hearing.
• Sentence modifications for the offender including the date, time and location of the review.• The release, transfer or escape of the offender from prison or another custodial authority.
• The right to request restitution and/or apply for Reparations.
• Any prospective sentence modifications for the offender, including the date, time and location of the review.
• The offender’s petition for expungement ( request must be made in writing).

The right to participate in the prosecution, including:

• Attending plea agreement hearings.
• Object to a plea agreement.
• Attending the sentencing hearings.
• Informing the court of the impact of the crime at the sentencing hearing.
• Objecting orally or in writing to the proposed sentence or disposition.
• Requesting a speedy trail.
• Bringing a supportive person to the pre-trail hearing.
• Providing input regarding any proposed pre-trail diversion program (for victims of specific crimes only).
• Requesting a probation review hearing if the offender fails to pay restitution as required.

The right to protection from harm, including:

• Waiting in a secure area in the courthouse.
• Not providing your address in open court.
• Requesting law enforcement to withhold your identity or public access to data if the victim’s personal safety or property is threatened.
• Not be tampered with as a witness to a crime.
• Not be disciplined nor dismissed by your employer if you are subpoenaed or requested by the court to testify.
• Requesting the court to order the offender to submit to testing for the virus that causes HIV (only in sexual assault cases once the perpetrator is convicted).
• Receiving information regarding sexually transmitted infections from the hospital when receiving medical attention (in sexual assault cases). 

The right to apply for financial assistance

• Obtaining financial assistance from the Minnesota State Reparations Board if you have suffered economic loss as a result of a violent crime.
• Request the court to order the defendant to pay restitution to cover the actual losses suffered.
• Request a probation review hearing if the offender fails to pay the restitution as ordered.

If you feel that your rights as a crime victim has been violated, contact:
The Office of Justice Programs, Crime Victim Justice Unit or by dialing 651-201-7310 or 1-800-247-0390.

If you have questions regarding your crime victim rights, please contact General Crime Victim Services 24-hour crisis line 612-340-5400.