Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
Kori Beck Bumgarner
Warren & Edmonson Counties, Kentucky
OUR MISSION
The goal of the Commonwealth's Attorney’s Office is to support and aid victims of crimes as they navigate through the criminal justice process. Our prosecutors and victim advocate keep victims informed of the status of criminal proceedings, assist victims in obtaining restitution, and provide information regarding additional community resources that are available to victims.
MARSY'S LAW
2020 CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENT
VICTIMS' RIGHTS
The 2020 Kentucky Constitutional Amendment referred to as "Marsy’s Law" provides the following rights to you as a crime victim:
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You have the right to be treated with fairness, respect, dignity, and to be protected from intimidation or harm throughout the criminal and juvenile justice process;
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You have the right, upon request, to be informed about victims’ rights, criminal proceedings, and if the accused is arrested, released, or escapes;
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You have the right to have your safety, dignity, and privacy to be considered;
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You have the right to be heard at bond, bail release, pleas, or sentencing;
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You have the right to proceedings free from unreasonable delay;
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You have the right to be present at criminal proceedings;
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You have the right to consult with prosecution;
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You have standing to assert your rights, have an attorney assert your rights, or request the Attorney for the Commonwealth assert your rights;
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You have the right to full restitution paid by the convicted.
LEARN MORE ABOUT MARSY'S LAW
Marcy's Law Informational Sites:
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