Crime victims in Clermont County have certain rights under Marsy’s Law. These rights include:
- To be treated with fairness and respect regarding your safety, dignity, and privacy
- Treasonable protection from the accused or anyone acting on behalf of the accused
- To refuse to answer questions from the offender or any person representing the offender
- Proceedings that are free from unreasonable delay and a prompt conclusion of the case
- To receive a full and timely restitution
- Access to the attorney for the government
Crime Victims in Clermont may request to exercise certain rights during the criminal justice process. These rights that need to be requested include:
- Timely notice of all public proceedings involving the crime against you and to attend the hearings
- To speak at any public proceeding including an offender’s release, plea, sentencing, disposition, or parole
- Receive notice if the offender is released or escapes
- Assert these rights yourself, through a representative, or by asking the prosecuting attorney
You can read more about Marsy’s Law here.