The Victim/Witness Coordinator in the County Attorney's Office provides services to crime victims. Crime Victim Rights are set forth in Minnesota Statutes Chapter 611A.

Right to Be Informed
A crime victim has the right to be informed of court proceedings including:

• The content of any proposed settlement offer
• Any court schedule changes when subpoenaed or requested to testify
• The final disposition of a criminal case
• The prosecuting attorney's decision to decline prosecution of domestic assault or harassment
• The availability of protection orders
• Information regarding a defendant's appeal

Right to Be Involved
A crime victim has the right to be involved in court proceedings including:

• Present a victim impact statement at the sentencing hearing
• Present objections to any settlement offers or proposed sentence
• Have input into pretrial diversion decisions in certain designated offenses
• Request reparations for medical expenses or harm as the result of a crime
• Request restitution for financial loss as part of the offender's sentence
• Request that the prosecuting attorney demand a speedy trial
• Request that the convicted violent crime offender submit to HIV testing in certain designated offenses
• Present a statement to the court if the defendant is requesting an expungement of the court records

Right to Be Protected From Harm
A crime victim has the right to be protected from harm including:

• Protection from threats or coercion from any person regarding their testimony
• A separate waiting area during court proceedings
• Protection from employer retaliation when required to testify or be present in court
• Request law enforcement to withhold access to public information identifying the victim
• Withhold a home or employment address, telephone number, or date of birth in court proceedings unless court ordered
• Request notification of the offender's release or transfer while "in custody"
• Request notification of the offender's petition for expungement