Participation in Prosecution

Minnesota Statute 611A provides for the following rights for victims.

You have the right to participate in prosecution, including:

• Attend hearings
• Be present at sentencing and plea presentation hearings
• Bring a supportive person to court hearings
• Inform the court at the sentencing hearing of social and economic impact of crime on persons and businesses in the community
• Inform the court of the impact of crime orally or in writing at the sentencing hearing (Victim Impact Statement)
• Object orally or in writing to a plea agreement at the hearing
• Object orally or in writing to a proposed disposition or sentence.
• Provide input in a pretrial diversion decision
• Request a probation review hearing if restitution is not paid as ordered
• Request a speedy trial
• Submit statement regarding decision to discharge/release an offender from civil commitment