Have Your Say

As a victim or someone who was impacted by violent crime your voice is important. There are a number of ways you can share your story and be a voice against violence in our community.

Know Your Rights

Victim and Survivor Rights

Victims of violent crime have many legal rights on federal and state levels. It is important to understand these rights to ensure you are protected and your voice is heard. If you need assistance understanding these rights, or believe they may have been violated, contact us or the Office of Victims Rights.

Your Rights

  • Immediate medical assistance. 
  • Protection from further harm, threats, and harassment by the defendant. 
  • Be treated with dignity, respect, and fairness. 
  • Talk with the prosecutor. 
  • Expect timely disposition of the case. 
  • Take part in the process, at the request of the prosecutor or the police. The victim’s employer may not punish the victim for participating. 
  • Know about and to attend any hearings where the defendant has the right to be present, including juvenile proceedings. 
  • Speak at sentencing and hearings where the offender’s release from custody is considered.
  • Know the offender’s complete conviction record, after an offender is convicted. 
  • Restitution (repayment) for monetary expenses and losses from the offender. 
  • Be told when the offender is released from custody or if the offender escapes.  
  • Speak at any hearing. 

Parents and guardians of child victims, and survivors of victims who have died also have these rights. 

For more information see Article I, Section 24 of the State of Alaska Constitution, review the Handbook for Victims of Crime and/or check out STAR’s Court Manual.