Explain the Victim Bill of Rights?

Answer 1

All states have passed some form of legislation that grants victims of crime certain rights within the criminal justice system. These rights will vary by state. Some of the most common ones are the right to be notified of proceedings and their outcomes that have to do with their case or defendant, the right to speak at hearings, including parole hearings, the right to compensation for physical/medical damages (this is from the STATE, not the perpetrator), etc. To see what your state law provides, click the link: http://crime.about.com/od/victimsrightsbystate/Crime_Victims_Rights_by_State.htm

Answer 2

The victim has the right to sue for any damages done to them.(as long as there is sufficient evidence).