NEW JERSEYS CRIME VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS, EFFECTIVE JULY 31, 1985, MANDATES THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS TO VICTIMS AND WITNESSES OF CRIMES:
1. To be treated with dignity and compassion by the criminal justice system;
2. To be informed about the criminal justice process;
3. To be free from intimidation:
4. To have inconveniences associated with participation in the criminal justice process minimized;
5. To make at least one telephone call, which is reasonable in both length and location called;
6. To medical assistance, if it appears necessary;
7. To be notified if presence in court is not needed;
8. To be informed about available remedies, financial assistance and social services;
9. To be compensated for losses when possible;
10. To be provided a secure waiting area during court proceedings;
11. To be advised of case progress and final disposition;
12. To the prompt return of property when no longer needed as evidence;
13. To submit a written statement about the crime to a representative of the Prosecutors Office prior to the
Prosecutors final decision regarding the filing of formal criminal charges; and
14. To make, prior to sentencing, an in-person statement directly to the sentencing court
concerning the impact of the crime.