SC Crime Victim Legal Network

CRIME VICTIM LEGAL NETWORK
State Clinic Information

Since 2003, The Crime Victim Legal Network, a legal clinic housed within SCVAN, 
provides the following service on behalf of crime victims:

Pro bono legal assistance to crime victims, including direct representation in the state criminal justice systems.

Information and technical assistance to attorneys, service providers and legislators on crime victims’ rights laws.

Training, lecturing and consultation on victims’ rights and remedies in the criminal justice
system.

Direct representation of victims and assistance to attorneys assisting crime victims.

Constitutional Rights of South Carolina Crime Victims:

Be informed of their constitutional rights
Be treated with fairness, dignity and respect
Be protected from intimidation and harm
Be informed of, heard and present at all criminal proceedings
Be informed of and allowed to submit written or oral statements affecting bond/bail
Confer with the prosecution before trial or any disposition
Have reasonable access to documents after investigation and before trial
Receive prompt and final conclusion of the case
Have assurance that all rules governing criminal procedure/admissibility of evidence protect victims' rights.
Receive prompt and full restitution from the person or persons convicted of the criminaconduct that caused the victims' loss or injury including both adult and juvenile offender

Preparation of this document was supported by grant number, 2007-VF-GX-K023 awarded by the Office for Victims of Crime, Office of Justice Programs, U.S. Department of Justice. The opinions, findings, and conclusions expressed in this document are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the U.S. Department of Justice.

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