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Mission: To unite all advocates in the
fight against hit and run accidents,
promote change and public awareness,
share successes, ideas, strength, and
support. We are not alone in the fight
for justice of our loved ones
Victims of violent crimes have rights. Unfortunately, when my mother was hurt in the hit and run no
one came to us and informed us of these rights or explained to us what was going to happen and
the judicial process. 2 years later, we are just now educating and informing ourselves about these
rights.
National Crime Victims' Rights Week information
Victims' Rights: Strength in Unity
April 23-29, 2006
Victims deserve to be treated with respect, recognized as key participants within our systems of
justice, and afforded continued services to help them in the aftermath of the crime. Remember,
YOU are the victim. Don't let others get away with treating you as the criminal throughout the
process.
Rights Granted to Victims of a Crime in the State of Georgia
You Have The Right To Be Notified Of:
Arrest of the accused.
Availability of victim service programs.
Availability of compensation for victim's of violent crime.
Any court hearings where release of the accused will be considered.
Release of the accused.
Court proceedings during prosecution of the case.
Motion for new trial or appeal dates.
Change of status of the defendant, if you request this in writing.
You Have The Right To:
Express your opinion on the release of the accused pending court proceedings.
Express your views on the outcome of the case prior to plea negotiations or sentencing of the
accused.
Complete a Victim Impact Statement.
Notification To Victims Of Crime
The Office of Victim Services will notify registered victims when any of the following
occurs:
The inmate is released from prison having completed the court ordered incarceration.
The inmate has been approved for transfer to a work release transition center.
Removal from transition center to be returned to prison
Escape of an inmate from custody.
Recapture of an escapee.
The release from prison after completing the confinement portion of the sentence to begin a court
ordered probation period.
A scheduled parole release from prison.
An offender's parole is revoked and the parolee is returned to the custody of the Department of
Corrections.
Transfer to the custody of another authority outside of the Georgia Department of Corrections.
The death of the inmate while in the custody of the Georgia Department of Corrections
Services to Victims of Crime
A toll free number is available for crime victims to contact the Office of Victim Services
Registration of crime victims for notification of the release of their offender from the custody of the
Georgia Department of Corrections.
Notification of an inmate's release or escape from the custody of the Georgia Department of
Corrections.
Advocacy on behalf of victims concerning their particular needs in the correctional process,
including but not limited to: situations involving harassment by inmates, compliance with court
mandated conditions, unwanted contact, etc.
General information regarding the status of offenders in the custody of or under the supervision of
the department of corrections.
Referrals for crime victims to other state, federal and community based services.
Notification of execution dates along with preparation and orientation for the survivors of homicide
victims who choose to be present at an execution.
SHARK-Stop Hit And Run Killers
In the depths of the ocean lurks the shark. Known for their random attack on humans, the shark resembles the hit and run
driver. They disappear as quickly as they come.
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