Understanding Your Rights and Role as a Crime Victim: A Guide to Navigating Support and Justice

Being a crime victim can bring profound injury, loss, and disruption to your life, often accompanied by shock, fear, anger, and confusion. Engaging with the criminal justice system and various community agencies for support may feel overwhelming.

The criminal justice system has both a legal and moral duty to support crime victims, as this helps maintain order and protect everyone. Your involvement is crucial, as the justice system relies on your participation. However, navigating these processes can be complex and frustrating.

This information aims to help you understand your rights and the importance of your active role in Utah’s criminal justice system.