Victim Servicess
Definitions
Who is a Victim?Pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 13-4401, a victim is defined as a person against whom the criminal offense has been committed, including a minor, or if the person is killed or incapacitated, the person's spouse, parent, child, grandparent or sibling, any other person related to the person by consanguinity or affinity to the second degree or other lawful representative of the person, except if the spouse, parent, child, grandparent, sibling, other person related to the person by consanguinity or affinity to the second degree or other lawful representative is in custody for an offense or is the accused. Return to top Lawful RepresentativeA person who is designated by the victim or appointed by the court to act in the best interest of the victim. Return to top Post-Conviction Relief ProceedingA contested oral argument or evidentiary hearing that is held in open court and involves a request by the defendant for relief from a conviction or sentence. A victim's request for notice of these proceedings must be sent to the Prosecutor's Office. Return to top Post-Conviction Notification Request (PCNR)When the defendant's sentencing result is prison you have the right upon request to receive notice of all post-conviction review/relief and appellate proceedings, all post-conviction release proceedings. You have the right to receive notice of the decisions arising out of these proceedings (outcome), and you have the right to be informed of the convicted defendant's release from prison, escape or death, as well as the right to request not to receive inmate mail. The PCNR form can be obtained through the County Attorney's office or Arizona Department of Corrections Office of Victim Services. Return to top Post-Conviction ReleaseDefendant is released on parole, work furlough, home arrest, community supervision or any other permanent, conditional or temporary discharge from confinement in the custody of the State Department of Corrections. Return to top Appellate ProceedingsA contested oral argument held in open court before the State Court of Appeals, the State Supreme Court, a Federal Court of Appeals, or the United States Supreme Court. A victim's request for notice must be sent to: The Attorney General's Office 15 S. 15th Ave. Phoenix, Arizona 85007 (602) 542-4911 Return to top Courtesy NotificationsNotifications to persons other than the victim. The interested party must submit a written request for notification stating the reason for the request. The person in this category receives only written notification. The request must be approved by the Office of Victim Services or designee. Return to top |