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The Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights, O.C.G.A. 17-17-1, et seq., provides individuals who are victims of certain crimes specific rights.
These rights include:
  • The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such proceedings;

  • The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of the arrest, release, or escape of the accused;

  • The right not to be excluded from any scheduled court proceedings, except as provided by law;

  • The right to be heard at any scheduled court proceedings involving the release, plea, or sentencing of the accused;

  • The right to file a written objection in any parole proceedings involving the accused;

  • The right to confer with the prosecuting attorney in any criminal prosecution related to the victim;

  • The right to restitution as provided by law;

  • The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; and

  • The right to be treated fairly and with dignity by all criminal justice agencies involved in the case.

  • The right to file a motion in the criminal case within 20 days of a court proceeding requesting to be heard if the victim has properly requested notification and is not given notice of said court proceeding.

VICTIMS' RIGHTS
VICTIM SERVICES
  • Advocate for victims' rights and interests

  • Navigating the criminal justice process

  • Completing crime victims compensation form 

  • Completing victim impact and request form

  • Parole board hearing support

  • Courtroom support 

  • Spiritual support

  • Resources for emotional and psychological counseling​

 

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