The Victim-Witness Unit of the Muskegon County Prosecutor’s Office in Michigan is celebrating its 20th anniversary of assisting crime victims and their families through the court process and beyond. The purpose of the Unit is to make sure that victims’ rights provided for in the Michigan Crime Victims Rights Act are protected, including notice of a defendant’s incarceration status, the right to confer with the prosecutor before trial, and the right to make an impact statement to the sentencing judge. The Unit also provides information, service referrals, and emotional support.
Read more: http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20090602/News01/906020386/1011/News
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