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.