Le Sueur County, Minnesota

Victim Rights

Right to be Notified of:

Victim Rights

Content of plea bargain agreements

Changes in the scheduling of court proceedings; including the date, time and place of sentencing

Decision not to prosecute a domestic assault or harassment case

Release, transfer, or escape and apprehension of offender from prison or institution

Right to Participate in Prosecution:

Right to inform court of impact of crime at pretrial and sentencing or disposition hearings
Right to have input in pre-trial diversion program for crimes against persons
Right to object to a plea bargain
Right to request a speedy trial
Right to bring a supportive person to pretrial hearing
Right to receive restitution
Right to attend sentencing or disposition hearings
Right to give written objections to proposed disposition or final sentence
Right to be notified of the outcome of the case

Right to Protection from Harm:

Tampering with a witness is a crime in Minnesota. If you are threatened, coerced, or feel pressured, call your local law enforcement agency immediately and notify the prosecutor
Victims/witnesses do not have to give their addresses in open court
Victims have the right to a secure waiting area during court
Employers may not discipline or discharge victims or witnesses who are called to testify in court

Victims of Criminal Sexual Conduct may ask the prosecutor to request the court order a convicted offender to submit to testing for the virus, AIDS, if certain conditions occurred during the crime.
Victims of Domestic Assault or Harassment have the right to be notified if a decision is made not to prosecute or charges are dismissed. The prosecutor shall inform the victim how to obtain an Order for Protection.
Injured victims and witnesses may receive financial compensation from the Crime Victim Reparations Board for certain costs, lost wages, child care, or funeral expenses - not property damage or loss. Claims must be filed within three years of the injury, except cases involving child abuse. For an application and/or information call the Le Sueur County Victim/Witness Program at (507) 357-8512. Or contact the Reparations Board directly at 1-800-247-0390 or TTY, 1-800-627-3529.