TattoodGirl TattoodGirl:
Life is life...their is no victims rights in this country..bullshit justice system
There is in California. (This passed on Tuesday).
http://www.friendsofmarsyslaw.org/$1:
GENERAL RIGHTS
Crime victims must be treated with respect and dignity by investigators, defense attorneys, prosecutors, judges and parole personnel
The rights of criminals are not superior to victim’s rights
Victim freedom from intimidation, harassment and abuse throughout the justice process
Criminals must be extradited and brought before California courts even if arrested outside the state
Criminals are sufficiently punished and the punishment will not be undercut or diminished by granting rights & privileges not provided by the U.S. Constitution or California laws
Protection from the defendant, defense attorneys and others acting on the defendant’s behalf
Prevent disclosure of victim’s confidential information
BAIL
Must consider the safety of the victim when setting bail & release conditions
PROSECUTION
Reasonable access to prosecutors and input in the extradition, charges filed, notification and information of pretrial disposition of the case
Input on decisions of pre-trial release, plea, sentencing and post-conviction release
A speedy trial and speedy decisions involving post-judgment proceedings
Input on probation recommendation
RESTITUTION
Victim right to seek and secure restitution from the criminal
PAROLE
Victim informed of all parole procedures – dates, times, changes - and release of the prisoner
Victim can provide information to the parole authority
Parole authority must consider the safety of the victim and his/her family
Reforms the parole system by changing the criminal’s right to multiple, frequent parole hearings
Relieves the trauma of uncertainty, misinformation and disregard of the victim and survivors. Relives the turmoil and disruption in victim’s lives from capricious decisions and changes in parole dates and locations.