RIGHTS AND SERVICES FOR ALL CRIME VICTIMS

You have the right to apply for financial help for losses resulting from a violent crime. This assistance does not cover property losses. For application and information, call the Crime Victim Reparations Board at 651-201-7300 or outside the Twin Cities area 1-888-622-8799; TTY: 651-205-4827.

You have the right to request that the law enforcement agency withhold public access to data revealing your identify. The law enforcement agency will decide if this is possible.

You have the right, if an offender is charged, to be informed of and participate in the prosecution process, including the right to request restitution (money court-ordered from the offender and paid to the victim.)

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT

You can ask the city or county attorney to file a criminal complaint.

You have the right to go to court and file a petition requesting an Order for Protection from domestic abuse. The order could include the following:

• An order restraining the abuser from further acts of abuse;
• An order directing the abuser to leave your household;
• An order preventing the abuser from entering your home (or a reasonable area around your home), school, business, or place of employment;
• An order awarding you (or the other parent) custody or visitation with your minor child or children;
• An order directing the abuser to pay support to you and the minor children if the abuser has a court order to do so.

You have the right to notification if prosecution of the case is declined or criminal charges are dismissed.

If you feel your rights as a victim have been violated, call the Crime Victims Justice Unit at 651-201-7310; TTY at 651-205-4827.