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Idaho - Crime Victims' Rights
Rights Granted to Victims of a Crime in the State of Idaho

By Charles Montaldo, About.com

A crime victim has the following rights:
  • To be treated with fairness, respect, dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process.
  • To timely disposition of the case.
  • To prior notification of trial court, appellate and parole proceedings and, upon request, to information about the sentence, incarceration and release of the defendant.
  • To be present at all criminal justice proceedings.
  • To communicate with the prosecution.
  • To be heard, upon request, at all criminal justice proceedings considering a plea of guilty, sentencing, incarceration or release of the defendant, unless manifest injustice would result.
  • To restitution, as provided by law, from the person committing the offense that caused the victim's loss.
  • To refuse an interview, ex parte contact, or other request by the defendant, or any other person acting on behalf of the defendant, unless such request is authorized by law.
  • To read presentence reports relating to the crime.
  • To the same rights in juvenile proceedings, where the offense is a felony if committed by an adult, as guaranteed in this section, provided that access to the social history report shall be determined by statute.
Idaho Department of Corrections
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