Crime Victims' Rights

Restitution is the money that a judge orders a juvenile or adult offender to pay to the victim of their crime. This brochure contains information about how to get this money and what happens if the offender doesn't pay.

Explains the crime victim's rights when a perpetrator is seeking to have their criminal record expunged.

The Minnesota Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MNCASA) provides leadership and resources for sexual assault programs and allies to prevent sexual violence while promoting a comprehensive, socially just response for all victims/survivors. They support, convene, and collaborate with sexual assault programs, advocates, prosecutors, law enforcement officers to promote a more victim-centered response to sexual violence, and increase effective criminal justice. This link includes resources on finding support, advocating as a survivor, and caring for yourself.

This fact sheet will discuss some ideas for knowing what to expect that may help you be more comfortable on the witness stand.

VINE has been providing victims and concerned citizens with the power of information for decades, allowing these individuals to have the sense of security that they deserve. VINELink can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide the most reliable information for custody status changes and criminal case information.

This brochure has some basic information for crime victims about obtaining a copy of an incident report from a law enforcement agency.  

Important information for victims seeking medical care or a forensic medical examination following a sexual assault or rape.