In Federal Court

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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’ right 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:

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.