Marsy’s Rights/SA Bill of Rights
Under the Nevada Constitution, victims of crime have rights that include:
• To be treated with fairness and respect for his or her privacy and dignity, and to be free from intimidation, harassment and abuse, throughout the criminal or juvenile justice process.
• To be reasonably protected from the defendant and persons acting on behalf of the defendant.
• To have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered as a factor in fixing the amount of bail and release conditions for the defendant.
• To full and timely restitution.
• Click here for a full list of these rights. Victim's Bill of Rights
If you are a victim of a crime that is being prosecuted by our office and you wish to exercise these rights, download and complete this form Reasonable Notification of Proceedings and return it to:
Douglas County District Attorney’s Office
Victim Witness Unit
PO Box 218
Minden, NV 89423
Or email to ssimmons@douglas.nv.gov
Victims of sexual assault have further protections under the Nevada Sexual Assault Bill of Rights. These rights are:
• Certain criminal justice information that reveals the identity of a victim of certain sexual offenses is confidential and can only be disclosed for preparation of the defense absent good cause or waiver by the victim [NRS 200.3771];
• A victim of certain sexual offenses may, upon written request, choose a pseudonym to be used instead of the victim’s name on all files, records and documents of the case [NRS 200.3772]; and
• A victim of certain sexual offenses has a right to notice of the disposition of the case and to a certified copy of any no contact order imposed as a condition of sentencing [NRS 200.3784].
While a victim is not a party to a criminal proceeding, a victim may assert the rights listed above in any court with jurisdiction over the matter. Contact our Victim Witness Unit at 775-782-9800 to discuss these rights with a Victim Witness Coordinator.
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