The State of Georgia’s Crime Victims Bill of Rights provides specific rights to individuals who are victims of certain crimes. These rights are protected and enforced under O.C.G.A. §17-17-1.  Your basic rights include:

1. The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings or any changes to such proceedings;
2. The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of the arrest, release, or escape of the accused;
3. The right not to be excluded from any scheduled court proceedings, except as provided in this chapter or as otherwise required by law;
4. The right to be heard at any scheduled court proceedings involving the release, plea, or sentencing of the accused;
5. The right to file a written objection in any parole proceedings involving the accused;
6. The right to confer with the prosecuting attorney in any criminal prosecution related to the victim;
7. The right to restitution as provided by law;
8. The right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay; 
9. The right to be treated fairly and with dignity by all criminal justice agencies involved in the case; and
10. The right to file a motion in the criminal case within 20 days of a court proceeding requesting to be heard if the victim has properly requested notification and has not given notice of said proceeding.