North Carolina General Statutes 15A-830.5. Victim’s rights
(a) A victim of crime shall be treated with dignity and respect by the criminal justice system.
(b) A victim has the following rights:
(1) The right, upon request, to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of court proceedings of the accused.
Terms Used In North Carolina General Statutes 15A-830.5
- Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
- Damages: Money paid by defendants to successful plaintiffs in civil cases to compensate the plaintiffs for their injuries.
- following: when used by way of reference to any section of a statute, shall be construed to mean the section next preceding or next following that in which such reference is made; unless when some other section is expressly designated in such reference. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- in writing: may be construed to include printing, engraving, lithographing, and any other mode of representing words and letters: Provided, that in all cases where a written signature is required by law, the same shall be in a proper handwriting, or in a proper mark. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
- Plea: In a criminal case, the defendant's statement pleading "guilty" or "not guilty" in answer to the charges, a declaration made in open court.
- Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
- state: when applied to the different parts of the United States, shall be construed to extend to and include the District of Columbia and the several territories, so called; and the words "United States" shall be construed to include the said district and territories and all dependencies. See North Carolina General Statutes 12-3
(2) The right, upon request, to be present at court proceedings of the accused.
(3) The right to be reasonably heard at court proceedings involving a plea that disposes of the case or the conviction, sentencing, or release of the accused.
(4) The right to receive restitution in a reasonably timely manner, when ordered by the court.
(5) The right to be given information about the crime, how the criminal justice system works, the rights of victims, and the availability of services for victims.
(6) The right, upon request, to receive information about the conviction or final disposition and sentence of the accused.
(7) The right, upon request, to receive notification of escape, release, proposed parole or pardon of the accused, or notice of a reprieve or commutation of the accused’s sentence.
(8) The right to present the victim’s views and concerns in writing to the Governor or agency considering any action that could result in the release of the accused, prior to such action becoming effective.
(9) The right to reasonably confer with the district attorney’s office.
(c) This Article does not create a claim for damages against the State, any county or municipality, or any State or county agencies, instrumentalities, officers, or employees. (2019-216, s. 3.)