1. About.com
  2. News & Issues
  3. Crime / Punishment

Crime Victims' Rights by State

Federal and state laws offer rights to victims of crime including those inflicted with pain, suffering, property loss, and physical loss due to domestic violence, sexual assault, drunk driving, elder abuse, robbery, physical abuse and scores of other crimes. If you have been a victim of a crime, find out what your state laws are regarding compensation, restitution, victim statements, and more.

Alabama - Crime Victims Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Alabama.

Alaska - Crime Victims Rights

Rights of victims of crime in Alaska.

Arizona - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Arizona.

California - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of California.

Colorado - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Colorado.

Connecticut - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Connecticut.

Delaware - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Delaware.

District of Columbia - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in District of Columbia.

Florida - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Florida.

Georgia - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Georgia.

Hawaii - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Hawaii.

Idaho - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Idaho.

Illinois - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Illinois.

Indiana - - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Indiana.

Iowa - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Iowa.

Kansas - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Kansas.

Kentucky - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Kentucky.

Louisiana - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Louisiana.

Maine - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Maine.

Maryland - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Maryland.

Massachusetts - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Massachusetts.

Michigan - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Michigan.

Minnesota - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Minnesota.

Mississippi - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Mississippi.

Missouri - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Missouri.

Montana - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Montana.

Nebraska - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Nebraska.

Nevada - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Nevada.

New Hampshire - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in New Hampshire.

New Jersey - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in New Jersey.

New Mexico - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in New Mexico.

New York - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in New York.

North Carolina - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in North Carolina.

North Dakota - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in North Dakota.

Ohio - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Ohio.

Oklahoma - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Oklahoma.

Oregon - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Oregon.

Pennsylvania - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Pennsylvania.

Rhode Island - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Rhode Island.

South Carolina - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in South Carolina.

South Dakota - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in South Dakota.

Tennessee - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Tennessee.

Texas - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Texas.

Utah - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Utah.

Vermont - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Vermont.

Virginia - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Virginia.

Washington - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Washington.

West Virginia - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in West Virginia.

Wisconsin - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Wisconsin.

Wyoming - Crime Victims' Rights

Rights granted to victims of a crime in Wyoming.

Alaska - Crime Victims Rights (2)

Rights granted to victims of a crime in the state of Alaska. Part 2 - Bail Review Rights and Victim's Rights at Trial

Alaska - Crime Victims Rights (3)

Rights Granted to Victims of a Crime in the State of Alaska. Part 3 -- Sentencing and Restitution.

Discuss in my forum

©2012 About.com. All rights reserved. 

A part of The New York Times Company.