Your Marsy's Law Rights

 (O.C.G.A. 17-17-1, et seq.) declare that victims of certain crimes and delinquent acts be accorded certain basic rights. These rights include, but are not limited to: 

• The RIGHT to be treated fairly and with dignity by the criminal justice system. 

• The RIGHT to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of the arrest, release, or escape of the accused. 

• The RIGHT to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any scheduled court proceedings. 

• The RIGHT not to be excluded from scheduled court proceedings involving the alleged act. 

• The RIGHT to be heard at any scheduled court proceedings involving the release, plea, or sentencing of the accused. 

• The RIGHT to be informed of ALL rights included within the Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights. 

• The RIGHT to restitution and compensation as provided by law. 

• If a victim’s constitutional right is denied, the RIGHT to assert these rights by filing a motion with the same court that is handling the criminal or delinquent proceeding. [Marsy’s Law (Article I, Section I, Paragraph XXX)]. 

It is the RIGHT and the RESPONSIBILITY of any victim who desires notification under this chapter or any other notification statute to “OPT IN” to the notification process and KEEP ALL CRIMINAL JUSTICE AGENCIES INFORMED OF CURRENT CONTACT INFORMATION.