Assertion: victim | /r/HasAspect | the right
Facets:
value: in pennsylvania
type: LOCATION
value: in finland
type: LOCATION
value: further
type: DEGREE
value: to free use of support services
type: PURPOSE
value: in cases of felony violence
type: OTHER
value: under federal law
type: OTHER
value: except in limited circumstances
type: OTHER
value: in terms of information
type: OTHER
value: during the prosecution and sentencing stages
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: They have the right to accept or decline services, but this does not mean that a thorough investigation should not be conducted.
text: Victims that are testifying at the trial: although victims have a right to attend public court proceedings, they lose this right if a judge decides that the victim's testimony would be affected by hearing other testimony at the trial.
text: Victims did not have to be notified of court proceedings or of the arrest or release of the defendant, they had no right to attend the trial or other proceedings, and they had no right to make a statement to the court at sentencing or at other hearings.
text: If the investigation goes to trial, victims have the right to be involved in the trial and have access to legal counsel.
text: Victims rights are outlined by the Code of Penal Procedure which details that during the prosecution and sentencing stages, victims have the right to be informed of judicial proceeding developments and can produce evidence at any stage of the trial.
text: Victims also have the right to oppose the Judge for the Preliminary Investigation's request for dismissal of the case and to protect their rights by having a defending counsel if necessary.
text: In terms of information, victims now have the right to easily access to clear information about the relevant procedures, what support services are available, how to access legal aid services, how to access compensation, and whether they are entitled to translation services.
text: Victims also now have the right to receive acknowledgement of a complaint, outlining the basic elements of the crime concerned as well as ongoing information about his or her case.
text: When it comes to support, victims now have the right to free use of support services following a needs and risk assessment.
text: Victims have the right to refuse any evidence collection.
text: Victims of crime have the right to meet face to face with a member of the state’s Parole Board or to submit a written victim impact statement to the Board.
text: When an offender is sentenced, the victim has the right to be informed of the post-conviction activity ONLY if he/she fills out a post-conviction notification request form (PCNR) and returns this form back to the agencies responsible for notification.
text: Up to four victims have the right to be present at the execution of an offender in their case, providing the victim has registered with and been selected by the Victim Advocate, Office of Victim Advocate (61 Pa. C.S. Section 4305).
text: If registered with the Office of Victim Advocate, a victim has the right to be provided by the Board of Pardons (BOP) the opportunity to offer prior oral or written comment on any application which has been granted a hearing by the board pertaining to their case.
text: Except in limited circumstances, under federal law, victims have the right to not be excluded from public court proceedings, including sentencing.
text: Victims also have the right to be reasonably heard at sentencing.
text: The victim of the abuse has the right to get a copy of the police incident report free of charge.
text: The victim has the right to ask for an increase in bail.
text: Once bail is set, the victim has the right to request another hearing to increase or revoke bail.
text: Most people are aware that in cases of felony violence, victims have the right to give in-court victim impact statements on the day of sentencing.
text: The victim has the right to submit any information about how this crime affected him/her and his/her family and may provide views about appropriate disposition of the matter.
text: although victims have a right to attend public court proceedings, they lose this right if a judge decides that the victim's testimony would be affected by hearing other testimony at the trial.
text: In Finland, the victim has a right to recommend a punishment different from the one recommended by the prosecution.
text: Further, if police do not arraign suspect, the victim has right to be informed of the decision in writing.
text: All victims of crime have some rights in Pennsylvania.
text: Victims did not have to be notified of court proceedings or of the arrest or release of the defendant, they had no right to attend the trial or other proceedings, and they had no right to make a statement to the court at sentencing or at other hearings.