Justice and legal in Three Hills, Alberta
Three Hills Victim Services - Victim Impact Statement
Offered by Three Hills Victim Services
In short
A victim impact statement is a chance to let the judge know how the offender's crime has hurt you. is voluntary. can be read out in court when the offender is sentenced.
- What it helps with
- Legal help and my rights, Learning and school, Knowing where to go, Skills for work, Making my own choices
- Where
- 719 2 St N, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
- How to reach
- Contact through Three Hills Victim Services: (403) 443-0277 · Website
- Last verified
- , by HelpSeeker
About this service
Why make a statement
A victim impact statement is a chance to let the judge know how the offender's crime has hurt you. The judge will consider your statement:
if the accused is found guilty
when sentencing the offender(s)
The statement:
is voluntary
can be read out in court when the offender is sentenced
What it can say
You do not have to talk about anything you do not want to. If you want, your impact statement can talk about how the crime:
emotionally hurt you
physically hurt you
cost you money
made you fearful
What it cannot say
Your impact statement cannot be used to:
ask for financial help
talk about other crimes
support the offender(s)
make unproven accusations
complain about the police or the legal system
suggest what the sentence should be - unless approved by the judge, first
make statements about the offender(s) or the crime which are not related to your suffering
How do I get in touch?
Call (403) 443-0277, or use the website.
Listed in Three Hills, Alberta.
719 2 St N, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0
719 2 St N, Three Hills, AB T0M 2A0Three Hills, Alberta
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