- notification (click for more)
- advising victims of counseling options,
- advising of court dates,
- explaining court procedures,
- preparing victim for trial,
- determining restitution and filling out Restitution Claim Forms,
- assisting in requests for restitution from the Kansas Crime Victims Compensation Fund,
- assisting victims in the return of stolen property,
- assisting in the preparation of victim impact statements,
- subpoenaing of witnesses and notification of Public Comment Sessions.
Click here for more information regarding Kansas Crime Victims Bill of Rights
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Victim Notification:
A victim of a crime has the right to be informed about the progress of a case. The Victim-Witness Unit notifies victims when charges have been filed in all felony and misdemeanor cases in the adult and juvenile courts. Notification is done with an initial letter that is mailed to victims along with a Victim Impact Statement and Restitution Form. Victims are also notified of all subsequent hearings in their case. If there is a conviction or guilty plea from the defendant(s) or respondent(s), the Victim-Witness Unit works with the victim to insure proper restitution is requested at the sentencing hearing.
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