The prosecuting attorney shall provide to the victim the date of a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant and prior to sentencing, when applicable, notice of the following:

(1) The criminal offense for which the defendant was convicted, acquitted, or the effect of a dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant.
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Terms Used In Alabama Code 15-23-72

  • Acquittal:
    1. Judgement that a criminal defendant has not been proved guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
    2. A verdict of "not guilty."
     
  • Conviction: A judgement of guilt against a criminal defendant.
  • Defendant: In a civil suit, the person complained against; in a criminal case, the person accused of the crime.
  • Dismissal: The dropping of a case by the judge without further consideration or hearing. Source:
  • following: means next after. See Alabama Code 1-1-1
  • Restitution: The court-ordered payment of money by the defendant to the victim for damages caused by the criminal action.
  • Victim Impact Statement: A written or spoken statement by the victim or his or her representative about the physical, emotional, and financial impact of a crime on the victim. The statement is given to the court before sentencing.
(2) If the defendant is convicted, on request, the victim shall be notified, if applicable, of the following:

a. The existence and function of the pre-sentence report.
b. The name, address, and telephone number of the office of the Board of Pardons and Paroles which is preparing the pre-sentence report.
c. The right to make a victim impact statement.
d. The right of the defendant to view the pre-sentence report.
e. The right to be present and be heard at any sentencing proceeding.
f. The time, place, and date of the sentencing proceeding.
g. If the court orders restitution, the right to pursue collection of the restitution as provided by Section 15-18-65 et seq.
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