VICTIM'S RIGHTS

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.