Victim Rights Notice for Crime Victims under 18 U.S.C. §3771

AS A CRIME VICTIM, YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS under 18 United States Code, Section 3771: ® The right to be reasonably protected from the accused; © The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any public court proceeding, or any parole proceeding, involving the crime or of any release or escape of the accused; & The right not to be excluded from any such public court proceeding, unless the court, after reviewing clear and convincing evidence, determines that testimony by the victim would be materially altered if the victim heard other testimony at that proceeding; The right to be reasonably heard at any public proceeding in the district court involving the release, plea, sentencing, or any parole proceeding; The right to confer with the attorney for the Government in the case; The right to full and timely restitution as provided in law; The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim's dignity and privacy. & @ © @ 6 We will make our best efforts to ensure you are afforded the rights described. Most of these rights pertain to events occurring after the indictment of an individual for the crime, and it will be the responsibility of the prosecuting United States Attorney's Office to ensure you are afforded those rights. You may also seek the advice of a private attorney with respect to these rights. IF YOU ARE THREATENED OR HARASSED Your safety is paramount. !f anyone threatens you or you feel that you are being harassed because of your cooperation with this investigation, there are available remedies. If you are in immediate danger, contact your local law enforcement agency mmediately. Also, you should contact your Victim Specialist or the Case Agent and inform them of the situation. There are penalties for harassment and other threats; therefore, it is important that you report any incident as soon as possible. IF YOU NEED FINANCIAL HELP OR SUPPORT SERVICES All states have crime victims compensation programs that help cover some expenses resulting from violent crimes. | Your state program may pay for medical and mental health care costs, lost wages and support, and funeral and burial expenses not covered by insurance or other benefits. Your FBI Victim Specialist may be able to help intercede on your behalf with employers and creditors, when appropriate. In addition, your Victim Specialist can refer you to other types of programs and services, such as emergency housing, counseling, support groups, and credit counseling. If the offender is convicted or pleads guilty, the court may order payment by the offender, called restitution, which may help cover expenses and losses caused by your victimization. IF YOUR PROPERTY WAS STOLEN OR HELD AS EVIDENCE If your property was stolen, we hope to recover it as part of our investigation and return it as soon ye as possible. If your property is held y, < as evidence, we will notify you, “ey maintain it in good condition, and make every effort to see that it is returned to you as quickly as possible when it is no longer needed as evidence. Please understand that some property we receive as | evidence has been damaged during the course of the crime. | yh if Hy Ye IF AN ARREST IS MADE Every effort will be made to notify you if a suspect is | apprehended. If crimina! charges are filed, you will be contacted by the United States Attorney's Office (USAQ} assigned to handle your case. Each USAO has a Victim Witness Coordinator to help answer your questions and deal with your concerns during the prosecution of the case. HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_021559 ~