Victims Rights in Ontario

Summary of Victims Rights in Ontario

Victims of crime should be treated with courtesy, compassion and respect and have access to information about:

Their rights
Services that are available to assist them
Protective measures to prevent unlawful intimidation/safety planning
Their option as victims of sexual assault to be interviewed by follow-up investigators of the same gender (when resources permit)
Progress of investigations
Charges laid in respect to a crime
If no charges are laid, the reason why
Victims role in prosecution
Interim release and conditions of the accused
Prompt return of property once it is no longer required
Dates and places of all significant proceedings that relate to the prosecution
Any pre-trial arrangements that relate to a plea
Sentencing in the event of a conviction
Victim impact statements
Publication bans
Restitution