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To be treated with dignity and
compassion by the criminal justice system;
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To be informed about the
criminal justice process;
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To be free from intimidation;
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To have the inconvenience
associated with participation in the criminal justice process
minimized to the fullest extent possible;
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To make at least one telephone
call provided the call is reasonable in both length and location called;
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To medical assistance if, in the
judgment of the law enforcement agency, medical assistance appears
necessary;
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To be notified if presence in
court is not needed;
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To be informed about available
remedies, financial assistance and social services;
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To be compensated for their loss
whenever possible;
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To be provided a secure, but not
necessarily separate, waiting area during court proceedings;
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To be advised of case progress
and final disposition;
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To the prompt return of property
when no longer needed as evidence;
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To submit a written statement
about the impact of the crime to a representative of the county prosecutor's
office which shall be considered prior to the prosecutor's final decision
concerning whether formal criminal charges will be filed, and;
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To make, prior to sentencing, an
in-person statement directly to the sentencing court concerning the impact
of the crime. This is in addition to the statement to be included in the PSR
(Presentence Report).