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VICTIM BILL OF RIGHTS
Wyoming Crime Victim Bill of Rights
 
Since the passage of Wyoming's Victims Bill of Rights in 1991, over a decade ago, victim service providers and criminal justice agencies have worked to enforce and ensure these rights.

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Wyoming Statute Section 1-40-201  http://legisweb.state.wy.us
  • The right to be treated with compassion, respect, and sensitivity within the criminal justice system;
  • The right to know the whereabouts of the offender and the current status of the case;
  • The right to receive restitution from offenders;
  • The right to know all rights under this law, including information about services and victims assistance at the local level;
  • The right to know about victim compensation;
  • The right to reasonable protection and safety and the right to know of legal recourse if threatened;
  • The right to prompt return of property;
  • The right to preservation of employment while participating in the criminal justice process;
  • The right to be informed about the opportunity to make a victim impact statement at sentencing and parole hearings; and
  • The right to be present at trial.
Know your rights!





The Wyoming Office of the Attorney General
Division of Victim Services

122 West 25th Street
Herschler Building, First Floor West, Cheyenne, WY 82002
Phone: 307-777-7200, Fax: 307-777-6683
Victim Helpline V/TTY: 888-996-8816 TTY/V
e-mail: victimservices@state.wy.us
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