A crime victim has the right to be notified by the district attorney of the release hearing upon timely request. A crime victim has the right to appear personally at the release hearing and to reasonably express any views relevant to the issues before the magistrate.

A crime victim has the right to have decisions by the court regarding the pretrial release of a criminal defendant based, in part, on the principle of reasonable protection of the victim.

Any pretrial release order must prohibit any contact with the victim, unless specifically authorized by the court. If the defendant threatens or intimidates the victim, the district attorney shall notify the court and the defense attorney. If the defendant is not in custody and the court finds there is probable cause to believe the victim has been threatened or intimidated by the defendant, the court shall immediately issue an order to show cause why defendant’s release status should not be revoked.

If contacted by the defense, a victim must be clearly informed by the defendant’s attorney of the identity and capacity of the person contacting the victim, that the victim does not have to talk to the defendant’s attorney, or provide other discovery (except subpoenas and examinations allowed defense counsel) unless the victim wishes, and that the victim may have a district attorney present during any interview.

In any prosecution arising from an automobile collision in which the defendant is alleged to have been DUII, the prosecuting attorney shall make available to a victim, upon request, reports and information disclosed to the defendant.
If a DUII offense involves damage to property of a person other than the defendant, the victim of the property damage has a right to be present and to be heard at any hearing on a petition for a diversion agreement.

If a victim of a violent felony makes a timely request, the district attorney shall consult the victim regarding plea discussions before making a final plea agreement. If a victim asks to be consulted, the judge shall ask the district attorney if the victim agrees or disagrees with the plea discussions and agreement and the victim’s reasons for agreement or disagreement.