13-4410. Notice of conviction, acquittal or
dismissal; impact statement


A. The prosecutor's office shall, on request, give to the victim within fifteen
days after the conviction or acquittal or dismissal of the charges against the defendant
notice of the criminal offense for which the defendant was convicted or acquitted or the
dismissal of the charges against the defendant.


B. If the defendant is convicted and the victim has requested notice, the victim
shall be notified, if applicable, of:


1. The function of the presentence report.


2. The name and telephone number of the probation department that is preparing the
presentence report.


3. The right to make a victim impact statement under section 13-4424.


4. The defendant's right to view the presentence report.


5. The victim's right to view the presentence report except those parts excised by
the court or made confidential by law and, on request, to receive a copy from the
prosecutor.


6. The right to be present and be heard at any presentence or sentencing proceeding
pursuant to section 13-4426.


7. The time, place and date of the sentencing proceeding.


8. If the court orders restitution, the right to file a restitution lien pursuant
to section 13-806.


C. The victim shall be informed that the victim's impact statement may include the
following:


1. An explanation of the nature and extent of any physical, psychological or
emotional harm or trauma suffered by the victim.


2. An explanation of the extent of any economic loss or property damage suffered by
the victim.


3. An opinion of the need for and extent of restitution.


4. Whether the victim has applied for or received any compensation for the loss or
damage.


D. Notice provided pursuant to this section does not remove the probation
department's responsibility pursuant to section 12-253 to initiate the contact between
the victim and the probation department concerning the victim's economic, physical,
psychological or emotional harm. At the time of contact, the probation department shall
advise the victim of the date, time and place of sentencing and of the victim's right to
be present and be heard at that proceeding.