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Sample prosecution letters and notices

OJP has developed a set of sample prosecution letters that cover the wide variety of notification letters that must be sent to victims during the course of a prosecution. The sample letter set is in Word so that they can be customized by the prosecutor's office.

Sample prosecution letters to victims (Word)

Model notices

Model post conviction notice to victims  (Word)

Post conviction: Victim rights and information  (brochure)

Crime victim rights  (brochure)

The crime victim rights brochure satisfies the prosecutor's statutory obligation under Minnesota Statutes section 611A.02(c).  Both the post conviction brochure and model notice satisfy the prosecutor's obligation under Minnesota Statutes section 611A.039, subd. 1. Sample post conviction notification request forms that victims can complete are included in the set of sample prosecution letters to victims.

Crime victim rights

Minnesota crime victim rights

Minnesota crime victim rights: Reference guide for criminal justice agencies and professionals

Issues during prosecution

Victim impact statements:  A brief for victim advocates

Cameras in the courtroom: A brief for victim advocates

Victim service provider handbook: A reimbursement guide for advocates

Attending court proceedings

Court and law enforcement data

Court data guide for advocates

Getting a copy of a  police report

Prosecutor-based victim service professionals

The following document was prepared to discuss common questions that victim service professionals have about confidentiality and the scope of their work.

Frequently asked questions- Prosecutor-based victim witness