VR History and Basics
Arizona passed the Victims’ Bill of Rights in this year
1990
Victims have the right to be present at all criminal proceedings where the ______ has the right to be present
Defendant
Victims have the right to request restitution for what kind of losses in a criminal case?
Out of pocket costs related to the crime
This office is responsible for notifying victims of plea agreements
Prosecutor's Office
Victims of this crime are entitled to receive information about shelters and protective orders
Domestic Violence
True or False: Victims have the right to refuse interviews by the defendant’s legal team
True
Victims have a right to make what kind of statement at sentencing?
Victim Impact Statement
Which does a defendant have to pay first, court fines or restitution?
Restitution
This agency is responsible for notifying victims of an inmate’s release or escape
MCSO/Jailer
Victims of this crime include drivers, passengers, owners of vehicles/property, and accident recovery
DUI
If a victim is a minor or is killed because of the crime, who represents the victim?
Guardian, family member, spouse, attorney
Does an employer have to allow a victim time off work to attend hearings?
Yes - with exceptions
This charge is not eligible for restitution.
Leaving the scene
The prosecutor’s office has ___ days after sentencing to inform a victim of the final disposition of a criminal case
15
True/False: businesses have all the same rights as individual victims
False
Victims have the right to confer with ____ about charging decisions
The prosecuting attorney
Minor victims have the right to have what kind of animal present with them at a court proceeding?
Facility dog
Can a victim receive criminal restitution for pain and suffering?
Nope
If a victim wants to be informed if a defendant has probation violations they must opt in for what kind of rights?
Post-Conviction Rights
Victims can agree to a ___ where the charge is dismissed if the defendant pays the victim for the crime
Misdemeanor Compromise
If a victim shares with a victim advocate they lied in their statement to police, is this privileged communication?
No
Where has the Gilbert Court posted the victims’ statement of rights?
Between the prosecutor's office and courtroom 6
This program is available for victims to receive financial assistance to cover medical bills and lost wages.
Victim Compensation
Which entity is responsible for notifying a victim of the date/time/location of an initial appearance?
Police
Victims of ___ can take steps to terminate a rental agreement early without penalty
Domestic violence and sexual assault