Crime Victims' Bill Of
Rights
Kentucky Law |
Victims of crime have
certain basic rights in Kentucky. If you are the victim of a violent crime, you are
entitled to receive:
Notification about:
arrest of the accused or defendant;
release of the accused or defendant
(see V.I.N.E. Program);
case information;
dates of criminal court proceedings;
plea bargain agreements;
final case disposition;
parole hearings;
appeal of conviction;
Protection from
intimidation, harassment, and retaliation;
Property Return as
soon as possible;
Secure Waiting Area
during trial;
Referral Information
for financial assistance, social and medical services, and community treatment programs;
Restitution for
financial losses:
Crime Victim Compensation
If you suffer from injuries caused by a crime, you
may be eligible for compensation.
Who Can Apply?
- Any person who is an innocent victim of a violent
crime, including victims of drunk driving, where bodily harm, psychological injury or
death has occurred;
- In the event of death, any person who assumed the
medical or burial expenses incurred as a direct result of the crime; and
- Any person who has lost earnings or support as a
result of the crime.
Victims must report the crime to the proper
authorities within 48 hours, must cooperate with law enforcement agencies, and must apply
within five years after the crime occurred.
If you feel that you may be eligible for
compensation, please contact the Crime Victims' Assistance Program for a claim form or:
Crime Victims Compensation
Board
130 Brighton Park Blvd.
Frankfort, KY 40601
(502) 573-2290 |
Victim Impact
Statement at the time of sentencing and parole hearing describing the effects of
the crime on the victim and victim's family;
Victim/Witness Protection
Program for protective services provided to crime victims, witnesses and their
families. |
