This list is not all-inclusive and is not intended to be legal advice or an agreement to provide legal advice or representation. If you have any questions about victims’ rights in a federal court, please contact the Oregon Crime Victims Law Center.

If the defendant is being prosecuted in federal court, a victim has the following rights under the Crime Victims’ Rights Act of 2004 (18 U.S.C. § 3771):

Right to Protection: To be reasonably protected from the defendant.

Right to Notice: To reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court or parole proceeding involving the crime or any release of or escape by the defendant.

Right to Confer: To reasonably confer with the prosecuting attorney.

Right to Participation

• To not be excluded from any public court proceeding unless the court, after reviewing the evidence, determines that a victim’s testimony would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony.

• To reasonably be heard at any public court proceeding involving the defendant’s release, plea or sentencing, or at any parole proceeding.

Other Rights

• To proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
• To full and timely restitution as provided by law.
• To be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy.