VICTIMS’ RIGHTS
FLORIDA CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT, ARTICLE I SECTION 16(b)
Victims have certain rights under the law. In 2018, the voters of Florida passed “Marsy’s Law” which amended Article 1 Section 16(b) of the Florida Constitution to expand the rights of Crime Victims in Florida. Below is a link to the full text of the amendment.
To help protect these rights, the State Attorney’s office has a Victim Advocate Program. Click below to download a copy of the Victims Rights Brochure which explains the court process and offers important resources.
The Victim Services Division is dedicated to providing high-quality support to victims of crime. Your feedback is vital for helping us review and improve our services. This survey is confidential and anonymous. Your name and identifying information will not be associated with your responses. Your participation is voluntary. Choosing whether or not to complete this survey will not impact your case or the services you receive.
CIVIL RIGHTS FACTS
In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Justice policy, this organization is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, or disability.
To file a complaint of discrimination, contact or write Office for Civil Rights, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice, 810 7th Street, NW, Washington, DC 20531 or call 202-307-0690 (Voice) or 202-307-2027 (TDD/TYY). Individuals who are hearing impaired or have speech disabilities may also contact OCR through the Federal Relay Service at 800-877-8339 (TTY), 877-877-8982 (Speech), or 800-845-6136 (Spanish). Or contact the Department of Legal Affairs, PL-01 The Capitol, Tallahassee, Florida, 32399, or call 850-414-3300.
Notices of public proceedings can be found on the Clerk’s website: