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Crime Victim Rights

CRIME VICTIM RIGHTS

The Constitution of Kentucky affords victims of crime the following rights if requested by the victim in writing:

DEFINITION OF VICTIM

KRS 421.500 defines "victim" as "an individual directly and proximately harmed as a result of:

(1) The commission of a crime classified as a felony; a misdemeanor involving threatened or actual physical injury, harassment, or restraint; a misdemeanor involving a child or incompetent person; or a misdemeanor involving a sexual offense or a trespass; or

(2) Conduct which, if committed by an adult, would be classified as a felony or a misdemeanor described in subparagraph 1 of this paragraph.

If the victim is a minor, incapacitated, or deceased, "victim" also means one (1) or more of the victim's spouse, parents, siblings, children, or other lawful representatives which shall be designated by the court unless the person is the defendant or a person the court finds would not act in the best interests of the victim.

In a case in which the number of victims makes it impracticable to accord all victims these rights, the court may fashion a reasonable procedure that does not unduly complicate or prolong the proceeding.

ATTTORNEYS FOR THE COMMONWEALTH WILL MAKE REASONABLE EFFORT TO INSURE:

COURT CASE NOTIFICATION

Do you want notifications about court dates for your case? Follow these steps!
To receive notifications of court dates:
  1. Go to ►www.vinelink.com
  2. Choose "Kentucky"
  3. Click "Find an Offender Court Case"
  4. Enter the Defendant's Name or the Case Number
  5. Click the "VINE" button next to the defendant's name
  6. Click "Notify me of Changes"
  7. Enter your phone number and/or email address
  8. Click Continue
  9. Click "Yes, Register"