You have the right to be notified of:
(a) Arrest of the Accused
(b) Availability of victim service program
(c) Availability of compensation for victims of violent crime
(d) Any court hearings where release of the accused will be considered
(e) Release of the accused
(f) Court proceedings during prosecution of the case
(g) Motion for new trial or appeal dates
(h) Change of status of the defendant, if you request this in writing.
You have the right to:
(a) Express your opinion on the release of the accused pending court proceedings
(b) Express your views on the outcome of the case prior to plea negotiations or sentencing of the accused
(c) Complete a Victim Impact Statement
For more information visit the websites below.
Prosecuting Attorney's Council of Georgia Victim Advocacy