The 2020 Kentucky Constitutional Amendment referred to as Marsy’s Law provides the following rights to you as a crime victim:
- You have the right to be treated with fairness, respect, dignity, and to be protected from intimidation or harm throughout the criminal and juvenile justice process
- You have the right, upon request, to be informed about victims’ rights, criminal proceedings, and if the accused is arrested, released, or escapes
- You have the right to have your safety, dignity, and privacy to be considered
- You have the right to be heard at bond, bail release, pleas, or sentencing
- You have the right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay
- You have the right to be present at criminal proceedings
- You have the right to consult with prosecution
- You have standing to assert your rights, have an attorney assert your rights, or request the Attorney for the Commonwealth assert your rights
- You have the right to full restitution paid by the convicted
If you are the victim of a crime in Greenup County, we can assist you with the following:
- Advise you of your rights as a victim under Marsy’s Law and pursuant to KRS 421.500
- Provide information to you about the criminal legal process
- Request your input to provide to prosecutors
- Listen to you and provide emotional support
- Facilitate a meeting between you and a prosecutor in your case
- Provide you with information about safety and protection
- Assist with restitution and/or the Crime Victims Compensation Fund
- Refer you to other services provided by our community partners