 M - NMaineMaine Victim Assistance207-287-5060
Maine Victim Compensation Unlike crime victims in thirty-one other states, crime victims in Maine have no constitutional rights. The National Center for Victims of Crime is not aware of any recent introduction.
MarylandFirst Call for Help1-800-492-0618
Maryland Crime Victims Hotline
Stephanie Roper Foundation
State Corrections Victim Notification Services
TTY
The Hope Foundation
Hospice of the Chesapeake Maryland does have a constitutional amendment that includes rights for crime victims. It was passed in 1994. This amendment reads as follows: (A) A victim of crime shall be treated by agents of the state with dignity, respect, and sensitivity during all phases of the criminal justice process. (B) In a case originating by indictment or information filed in a circuit court, a victim of crime shallhave the right to be informed of the rights established in this article and,upon request and if practicable, to be notified of, to attend, and to be heard at a criminal justice proceedings, as these rights are implemented and the terms "crime", "criminal justice proceeding", and "victim" are specified by law. (C) Nothing in this Article permits any civil cause of action for monetary damages for violation of any of its provisions or authorizes a victim of crime to take any action to stay a criminal justice proceeding.
MassachusettsMassachusetts Crime Victims Hotline617-727-5025 Massachusetts Department of Correction's Victim Services
Massachusetts Office for Victim Assistance
Massachusetts Parole Board Unlike crime victims in thirty-one other states, crime victims in Massachusetts have no constitutional rights. A constitutional amendment was introduced in 1997. A hearing before the Joint Committee on the Judiciary on May 5, 1997, but the bill did not pass the Committee.
MichaganMichigan Crime Victims Hotline517-373-7373
Michigan Concerns for Police Survivors (MI-COPS)
Rivendell Resources
Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Psychological Trauma
S.O.L.L.O : Survivors Of Lost Loved Ones
S.O.S.A.D : Save Our Sons And Daughters
Parents of Murdered Children Michigan does have a constitutional amendment that includes rights for crime victims. It was passed in 1988. This amendment reads as follows: RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIM; ENFORCEMENT; ASSESSMENT AGAINST CONVICTED DEFENDANTS. (1) Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights, as provided by law: The right to be treated with fairness and respect for their dignity and privacy throughout the criminal justice process. The right to timely disposition of the case following the arrest of the accused. The right to be reasonably protected from the accused throughout the criminal justice process. The right to notification of court proceedings. The right to attend trial and all other court proceedings the accused has the right to attend. The right to confer with the prosecution. The right to make a statement to the court at sentencing. The right to restitution. The right to information about the conviction, sentence, imprisonment, and release of the accused. (2) The legislature may provided by law for the enforcement of the section. (3) The legislature may provided for an assessment against convicted defendants to pay for crime victims' rights.
MinnesotaMinnesota Crime Victims Hotline612-296-7080 Unlike crime victims in thirty-one other states, crime victims in Minnesota have no constitutional rights. As of April, 2000, the National Center for Victims of Crime has not received any information regarding the introduction of a victims' rights constitutional amendment in the Minnesota legislature.
MissouriMissouri Crime Victims Hotline314-751-4231
MOVA - Missouri Victim Assistance Network
City of Cape Girardeau
Boone County Prosecuting Attorney
CASS COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
JEFFERSON COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE
Top of the Ozarks RC & D
Jasper County Victim Services
Clark Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Child Advocacy Services Center, Inc.
Office of Research Administration
Victim Support Services Inc.
Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake
Parents of Murdered Children
Lafayette County Prosecutors Office
Newton Co.'s Sheriff's Dept.
Vernon Co.'s Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Pettis County Prosecutor's Office
Phelps Co. Sheriff's Dept.
Rolla Police Dept.
Pettis Co. Prosecutor's Office
The Victim Center, Inc.
AID FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME, INC.
Victims Services
22nd Circuit Court of Missouri - Juvenille Division
Miller Co. Prosecutor's Office
Pulaski Co. Crisis Center
Johnson County Sheriff's Dept. Victim Services
Prosecutor-Based Victim Advocate: Rebecca Davis / Danielle Elam-Jobe Missouri does have a constitutional amendment that includes rights for crime victims. It was passed in 1992. This amendment reads as follows: ARTICLE I, SECTION 32 1. Crime victims, as defined by law, shall have the following rights, as defined by law: (1) The right to be present at all criminal justice proceedings at which the defendant has such right, including juvenile proceedings where the offense would have been a felony if committed by an adult; (2) Upon request of the victim, the right to be informed of and heard at guilty pleas, bail hearings, sentencings, probation revocation hearings, and parole hearings, unless in the determination of the court the interests of justice require otherwise; (3) The right to be informed of trials and preliminary hearings; (4) The right to restitution, which shall be enforceable in the same manner as any other civil cause of action, or as otherwise provided by law; (5) The right to the speedy disposition and appellate review of their cases, provided that nothing in this subdivision shall prevent the defendant from having sufficient time to prepare his defense; (6) The right to reasonable protection from the defendant or any person acting on behalf of the defendant; (7) The right to information concerning the escape of an accused from custody or confinement, the defendant's release and scheduling of the defendant's release from incarceration; and (8) The right to information about how the criminal justice system works, the rights and the availability of services, and upon request of the victim the right to information about the crime. 2. Notwithstanding section 20 of article I of this Constitution, upon a showing that the defendant poses a danger to a crime victim, the community, or any other person, the court may deny bail or may impose special conditions which the defendant and surety must guarantee. 3. Nothing in this section shall be construed as creating a cause of action for money damages against the state, a county, a municipality, or any of the agencies, instrumentalities, or employees provided that the General Assembly may, by statutory enactment, reverse, modify, or supersede any judicial decision or rule arising from any cause of action brought pursuant to this section. 4. Nothing in this section shall be construed to authorize a court to set aside or to void a finding of guilt, or an acceptance of a plea of guilty in any criminal case. 5. The general assembly shall have power to enforce this section by appropriate legislation.
MontanaMontana Crime Victim Hotline406-449-5633 Unlike thirty-one other states, Montana does not have a victims' rights amendment to its constitution. However, in November of 1998, 71% of Montana voters approved a constitutional amendment broadening the purposes of the criminal justice system, to include restitution to the crime victim. The amendment reads as follows: Article II, Section 28 Criminal justice policy -- rights of the convicted. (1) Laws for the punishment of crime shall be founded on the principles of prevention, reformation, public safety, and restitution for victims. (2) [relates to rights of the defendants]
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