Victims Rights in Ontario
Summary of Victims Rights in Ontario
Victims
of crime should be treated with courtesy, compassion and respect and have
access to information about:
Their rights
Services that are available to assist them
Protective measures to prevent unlawful intimidation/safety
planning
Their option as victims of sexual assault to be
interviewed by follow-up investigators of the same gender (when resources
permit)
Progress of investigations
Charges laid in respect to a crime
If no charges are laid, the reason why
Victims role in prosecution
Interim release and conditions of the accused
Prompt return of property once it is no longer
required
Dates and places of all significant proceedings
that relate to the prosecution
Any pre-trial arrangements that relate to a
plea
Sentencing in the event of a conviction
Victim impact statements
Publication bans
Restitution
http://www.ovc.gov.on.ca/what-is-the-victims-bill-of-rights/