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USMC Victim Witness Assistance Program
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Victims Bill of Rights
 

  • The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy.
  • The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
  • The right to be notified of court-martial proceedings and any scheduling changes which will affect their appearance at court-martial.
  • The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
  • The right to confer with trial counsel.
  • The right to available restitution.
  • The right to be notified of the apprehension of an accused, the initial appearance of an accused before a military judge, the release of the accused pending court-marital, and trial proceedings (including entry of guilty pleas).
  • The right to receive information about the conviction, sentence, confinement, and release of the accused.
 

VWAP Quick Links

  DOD VWAP
  DOJ Office for Victims of Crime
  National Center for Victims of Crime
  USMC Sexual Assault Prevention and Response Program
  Family Advocacy Program
  Office of Victims of Crime