SC Victims' Bill of Rights Summary
You have the right to be treated with fairness, respect and protected from intimidation or harm throughout the criminal and juvenile justice process;
You have the right to be informed about victims' rights, criminal proceedings, and if the accused is arrested, released, or escapes;
You have the right to be heard at bond, bail, release, pleas, or sentencing;
You have the right to reasonable access to documents relating to the crime;
You have the right be present at criminal proceedings before the case is heard in court;
You have the right to restitution from adult or juvenile offenders
Paraphrased from Article 1 Section 24 of the State Constitution as amended.
Summary of Acts 141 & 343