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Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program

Section
17-17-5.1

Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Section
17-17-6

Notification to Victim of Accused's Pretrial Release and of Victims' Rights and the Availability of Victims' Compensation and Services

Section
17-17-7

Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest and Proceedings Where Accused's Release Is Considered; Victim's Right to Express Opinion in Pending Proceedings and to File Written Complaint in Event of Release

Section
17-17-8

Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim's Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution

Section
17-17-8.1

Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused's Attorney or Agent; Duties and Conditions

Section
17-17-9

Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims' Waiting Areas

Section
17-17-9.1

Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims Privileged

Section
17-17-10

Requirement by Court That Defense Counsel Not Disclose Victim Information to Accused

Section
17-17-11

Right of Victim to Express Opinion on Disposition of Accused's Case

Section
17-17-12

Notification to Victim of Accused's Motion for New Trial or Appeal, Release on Bail or Recognizance, Appellate Proceedings, and Outcome of Appeal; Notifications Regarding Death Penalty Cases; Victim's Rights Retained at New Trial or on Appeal

Section
17-17-12.1

Requests to Prevent an Accused From Sending Any Form of Written, Text, or Electronic Communication to the Victim's Family, or the Victim

Section
17-17-13

Notification to Victim of Impending Parole, Release for Period Exceeding 60 Days, or Pardon; Notice of Hearing on Request to Commute Death Sentence

Section
17-17-14

Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties

Section
17-17-15

Failure to Provide Notice Not Rendering Responsible Person Liable or Comprising Basis for Error; Chapter Not Conferring Standing Upon Victim to Participate as Party in Criminal Proceeding; Existing Rights Not Affected; Waiver of Rights by Victim

Section
17-17-16

Crime Victims' Bill of Rights

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Designation of Family Member to Act in Place of Physically Disabled Victim

Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest, Release, Judicial Proceedings, Escape, and Violations of Electronic Release and Monitoring Program

Victim Notification From Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities

Notification to Victim of Accused's Pretrial Release and of Victims' Rights and the Availability of Victims' Compensation and Services

Notification to Victim of Accused's Arrest and Proceedings Where Accused's Release Is Considered; Victim's Right to Express Opinion in Pending Proceedings and to File Written Complaint in Event of Release

Notification by Prosecuting Attorney of Legal Procedures and of Victim's Rights in Relation Thereto; Victims Seeking Restitution

Procedures for a Victim to Be Interviewed by an Accused or Accused's Attorney or Agent; Duties and Conditions

Exclusion of Testifying Victim From Criminal Proceedings; Separate Victims' Waiting Areas

Communications Between Victim Assistance Personnel and Victims Privileged

Requirement by Court That Defense Counsel Not Disclose Victim Information to Accused

Right of Victim to Express Opinion on Disposition of Accused's Case

Notification to Victim of Accused's Motion for New Trial or Appeal, Release on Bail or Recognizance, Appellate Proceedings, and Outcome of Appeal; Notifications Regarding Death Penalty Cases; Victim's Rights Retained at New Trial or on Appeal

Requests to Prevent an Accused From Sending Any Form of Written, Text, or Electronic Communication to the Victim's Family, or the Victim

Notification to Victim of Impending Parole, Release for Period Exceeding 60 Days, or Pardon; Notice of Hearing on Request to Commute Death Sentence

Victim Required to Provide Current Address and Phone Number to Notifying Parties

Failure to Provide Notice Not Rendering Responsible Person Liable or Comprising Basis for Error; Chapter Not Conferring Standing Upon Victim to Participate as Party in Criminal Proceeding; Existing Rights Not Affected; Waiver of Rights by Victim

Temporary Restraining and Protective Orders