This bulletin summarizes twelve common victims’ rights. In most jurisdictions the legal definition of victim is broad and includes persons beyond those who are the “direct” victim of the crime. For example, surviving family members of homicide victims, guardians of minors, and other selected representatives are included in
many jurisdiction’s definition of crime victim. Each jurisdiction is unique and therefore determining whether a person is entitled to a right requires analysis of both the right and the definition of “victim.”
Fundamentals Of Victims’ Rights: A Summary of 12 Common Victims’ Rights
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