Did you know that if you are a victim of a crime that you have rights at every stage of the criminal justice process?
Right to Information
You have the right to request information about:
- The criminal justice system and your role as a victim
- The services and programs available to you
- The status and outcome of the investigation and legal procedures
- The date, time, and location of proceedings in relation to the offence
- Reviews relating to the offender’s conditional release and the timing and conditions of that release
Right to Protection
You have the right:
- To have your security and privacy considered by the appropriate authorities in the criminal justice system
- To have measures taken to protect you from intimidation and retaliation
- To request that your identity be withheld from the public
- To request testimonial aids when appearing as a witness in court
Right to Participation
You have the right:
- To present a victim impact statement and have it taken into consideration
- To share your views on decisions that affect your rights
Right to Restitution
You have the right:
- To have the court consider making a restitution order against the offender to pay for your financial losses
- To file the restitution order as a civil court judgment if the offender fails to pay
For more information please visit https://www.victimsfirst.gc.ca/serv/vrc-dvc.html
