Some highlights of the Iowa Law regarding Victims Rights are as follows, the right to:
Register with the Sheriff's Department to be notified when a defendant is released from jail.
The scheduled date, time and place of trial and cancellation or postponement of a court proceeding that requires the victim's attendance.
To be informed of any plea agreements related to the crime.
To make a written or oral victim impact statement.
To apply to the Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program which pays for medical expenses and lost income in cases of violent crime.
Restitution for ___ losses in the process of seeking such relief.
To register with the Department of Corrections and the Board of Parole to be notified of parole hearings and inmates release.
To register with the Department of Justice to be notified of the filing of an appeal.