Crime Victim & Witness Rights
View the Virginia Crime Victim and Witness Rights Act.
If you are a crime victim and have suffered physical, psychological, or economic harm as a direct result of any of the following crimes: any felony, assault and battery, stalking, sexual battery, attempted sexual battery, or driving while intoxicated, you may be entitled to:
- Protection
- From further harm and threats of harm
- Waiting area separate from the accused during court proceedings
- Financial Assistance
- Notification
- Case status information
- Employer intercession services
- Prisoner release notification
- Victim Input
- Victim Impact Statement
- Courtroom presence during trial
- Parole input for crimes occurring prior to January 1, 1995
- Plea Agreement Consultation
- Courtroom Assistance
- Confidentiality of address and telephone numbers
- Interpreter services
- Closed preliminary hearing in limited situations
- Use of two way closed circuit television in limited situations