UNDER MARSY'S LAW
You have the right to:
- Timely notice of all proceedings (upon request);
- Be heard in any proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, or consideration of pardon, commutation, granting of reprieve, or other matter involving the right of a victim;
- Be present at all proceedings, other than Grand Jury;
- Proceedings free from unreasonable delay;
- Consult with the attorney for the Commonwealth or designee;
- Reasonable protection from the accused;
- Timely notice of release or escape of the accused;
- Have the safety of the victim and victim's family considered in setting bail, defendant's release, and conditions of release;
- Full restitution to be paid by the convicted defendant;
- Fairness and consideration of the victim's safety, dignity, and privacy;
- Be informed of these rights and standing to assert these rights.
Rights afforded to crime victims by Marsy's Law work in conjunction with KRS 421.500
You have the right to:
- Timely notice of all proceedings (upon request);
- Be heard in any proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, or consideration of pardon, commutation, granting of reprieve, or other matter involving the right of a victim;
- Be present at all proceedings, other than Grand Jury;
- Proceedings free from unreasonable delay;
- Consult with the attorney for the Commonwealth or designee;
- Reasonable protection from the accused;
- Timely notice of release or escape of the accused;
- Have the safety of the victim and victim's family considered in setting bail, defendant's release, and conditions of release;
- Full restitution to be paid by the convicted defendant;
- Fairness and consideration of the victim's safety, dignity, and privacy;
- Be informed of these rights and standing to assert these rights.
Rights afforded to crime victims by Marsy's Law work in conjunction with KRS 421.500
In order to receive notice of proceedings, victims must inform the prosecutor's office of their contact information and desire to be notified. In order to opt-in, please call the prosecutor's office handling the case at: In order to receive notice of proceedings, victims must inform the prosecutor's office of their contact information and desire to be notified. In order to opt-in, please call the prosecutor's office handling the case at:
Oldham County Attorney: 502-222-7342
Commonwealth's Attorney: 502-222-2045
To register for the Victim Information Notification Everyday service, visit www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477.
Questions about your rights? Call the Office of the Attorney General's Crime Victim Information Hotline at 502-696-5312 or 800-372-2551 or visit our webpage at ag.ky.gov/about/Office-Divisions/OVA
Oldham County Attorney: 502-222-7342
Commonwealth's Attorney: 502-222-2045
To register for the Victim Information Notification Everyday service, visit www.vinelink.com or call 1-866-277-7477.
Questions about your rights? Call the Office of the Attorney General's Crime Victim Information Hotline at 502-696-5312 or 800-372-2551 or visit our webpage at ag.ky.gov/about/Office-Divisions/OVA
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Kentucky Assoc. of Sexual Assault Programs
866-375-2727 or (502) 226-2704
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(502) 209-5382
Crime Victim Compensation
(502) 782-8255
Kentucky Assoc. of Children's Advocacy Centers
(859) 699-1191
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline
(877) KYSAFE1 (597-2331)
Kentucky Assoc. of Sexual Assault Programs
866-375-2727 or (502) 226-2704
Kentucky Coalition Against Domestic Violence
(502) 209-5382
Crime Victim Compensation
(502) 782-8255
Kentucky Assoc. of Children's Advocacy Centers
(859) 699-1191
Cabinet for Health and Family Services Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting Hotline
(877) KYSAFE1 (597-2331)
For more information, visit https://www.ag.ky.gov/Resources/Victim-Resources/Pages/Marsys-Law.aspx
