In addition to rights that have already been listed (when you reported the crime, the police began the investigation, the suspect was arrested, and the suspect goes through the bail process), you also have the following rights:
You have the right to obtain information about certain significant actions within the justice system pertaining to your case, including the granting or denial of bail to an adult offender.
To be accompanied at all proceedings by a family member, a victim advocate or other support person.
To give prior comment on the sentencing decision regarding an adult offender.
To receive help in preparing an oral and/or written victim impact statement, detailing the physical, psychological and economic effects of the crime, which will be considered by the courts.
To have property returned that was seized as evidence, but is no longer needed for prosecution.
If you were the victim of a personal injury or burglary crime, you have the additional right to give prior comment on the potential reduction or dropping of charges or any changes of a plea in a criminal proceeding.
Additional Statutory Rights
To be present at trials, including murder trials, and the right to not be excluded from the trial, if the victim will be providing input at sentencing.