Canadian Victims Bill of Rights Poster
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Canadian Victims Bill of Rights
Are you a victim of crime?
You have rights throughout the criminal justice process.
THE RIGHT TO INFORMATION
You have the right to ask for:
- information about the criminal justice system and your case
- services available for victims
- updates on the person who harmed you and conditions on his/her release
- the outcome of your case, the sentence, how long it lasts and when the offender is eligible for parole
THE RIGHT TO PROTECTION
You have the right to ask for:
- criminal justice authorities to consider your security and privacy
- protection from intimidation and retaliation
- a publication ban
- special support in court (testimonial aids)
THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATION
You have the right to:
- present an Impact Statement and have it considered by the court
- share your views on decisions that affect your rights
THE RIGHT TO RESTITUTION
You have the right to:
- ask the Court to make a restitution order against the offender
- have the restitution order entered as a civil court judgment that you can then enforce against the offender
THE RIGHT TO MAKE A COMPLAINT
You have the right to:
- make a complaint if you feel your rights as a victim were denied or not respected by federal or provincial agencies such as the police, Crown, or victim services
- have your complaint reviewed in a timely fashion and be notified of the results
Jointly published by:
Public Legal Education and Information Service of New Brunswick
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Tel: (506) 453-5369
Fax: (506) 462-5193
Email: pleisnb@web.ca
www.legal-info-legale.nb.ca
and
New Brunswick Department of Justice and Public Safety
P.O. Box 6000
Fredericton, NB E3B 5H1
Tel: (506) 453-3992
www.gnb.ca/publicsafety
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