Tribe: Nottawaseppi Huron Band of the Potawatomi
§ 7.3-24Victims’ rights.
A.
A victim of a juvenile’s kyé batze shall to the greatest extent possible have the following rights throughout the process set forth in this chapter:
(1)
Receive a written statement of his or her rights.
(2)
Receive information, support, assistance, compensation, and services, which are available for the purpose of aiding a victim.
(3)
To be involved and encouraged to provide input into the restorative/corrective process, particularly into how juvenile offenders will repair the harm done.
(4)
Have the opportunity to meet with juvenile offender(s) at the dispositional hearing, before the CIT, or in conjunction with peacekeeping, when determined to be appropriate and in a safe environment, and tell their story to the offender(s) and others if they so desire.
(5)
Receive restitution and/or other reparation from the parents or guardians of the juvenile offenders who were in charge of the care and responsibility of the juvenile.
(6)
The right to reasonable, accurate, and timely notice of any court proceeding or diversion process involving the crime, or of any release or escape of the accused.
(7)
The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victims’ dignity and privacy.
B.
Council will work in coordination with the judiciary to develop a program to implement these rights.