...in Court and in
Clemency Proceedings
Victims of
crime are entitled to information concerning
services and protection available to victims of
adult and juvenile crime; notification of
scheduling changes; advance notification
concerning judicial proceedings and the right to
be present at those proceedings; an opportunity
be consulted by the state attorney to express
their views; prompt return of property held for
evidentiary purposes unless there is a
compelling law enforcement reason for retaining
it; notification to employer for cooperation in
the prosecution of the case and explanation to
creditors the reason for such serious financial
strain; notification of the right to request
restitution, and submit an impact statement;
information concerning the escape of the
defendant; and general victim assistance.
Victims/next
of kin will be sent information explaining the
capital clemency process; notification that a
Florida Parole Commission Investigator will be
requesting an interview and the nature of the
interview, victims will be offered the
opportunity to submit written impact information
in lieu of an interview; notification and
explanation of a clemency hearing; opportunity
to be present and submit a written statement or
an oral statement at the clemency hearing; upon
request, victims may receive copies of the
actual transcript of any statements or testimony
of the inmate
For
further information or clarification, please
call 1-800-226-6667.
Source: Originally developed
by the Florida Attorney General
University Park Campus MARC 330
11200 SW 8th Street Miami, FL 33199
