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The Accused Enters a Plea

Pleading

When the defendant first appears in court, he or she tells the court whether they admit to the charge, and are pleading guilty, or whether he or she denies the charge, and is pleading not guilty.

You will be Given the Opportuntiy to Provide a Victim Impact Statement

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​You Have the Right

In addition to rights that have already been listed when you reported the crime, the police began the investigation, the suspect was arrested, the suspect goes through the bail process, and the suspect is prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office you have the following rights:

 
To be notified of an adult offender’s transfer from a state prison to a mental health facility and the discharge, transfer or escape of the adult offender from that facility.