Rule 2.1. Victim’s Rights and Responsibilities

Victim’s Rights and Responsibilities.

Whenever a victim has a right to be heard at a public proceeding, the court shall allow the

victim to address the court orally, in writing, or both. When necessary, the court shall

provide the victim with the aid of an interpreter at no expense to the victim.

(B)

Whenever these rules reference a duty to provide notice to the victim or an opportunity for

the victim to be heard, such obligations shall not apply if the court finds that the victim has

either elected not to participate or has failed to respond to sufficient notice of their right to

participate, as provided by law.

(C)

The court shall advise the victim of their right to appeal, where applicable.