28 N. Paint St.

Chillicothe, Ohio 45601

(740) 702-3190

(740) 702-3192 (fax)

1-877-702-3190 (toll free)

Michael M. Ater, Prosecutor

Kathy J. Richardson, Director

Safety Alert

Computer use can be monitored. Please be sure to use a safe computer that your abuser can not access directly or remotely

Victim Rights Under The Ohio Revised Code

• Right to receive information about crime victim rights
• Right to appoint a representative
• Right to receive current information about the criminal investigation
• Right to be notified when the offender is arrested or released before trial - www.vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-0192
• Right to reasonable return of property
• Right to information from, and meaningful discussions with, the prosecutor
• Right to be free from intimidation
• Right to meaningful participation during the trial
• Right to make a statement at sentencing about the impact of the crime
• Right to participate in criminal proceedings without jeopardizing employment status
• Right to receive notice if violent offender escapes custody before trial or sentencing - www.vinelink.com or call 1-800-770-0192
• Right to information and input about adult defendant's incarceration and parole status - www.drc.state.oh.us or call 1-888-842-8464
• Rights after being victimized by a juvenile offender
• Right to request an anti-stalking protection order
• Special rights of victims of sexual abuse
• Special rights of victims of domestic violence
• Special rights of victims of child abuse
• Rights of victims to offender's movie or book profits
• Right to compensation for economic losses resulting from crime - www.ag.state.oh.us/victim/compensation.asp