West Jefferson, OH · Madison County
Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form
Victims of crime use this form to tell the investigating law enforcement agency which rights they wish to exercise and how to contact them.
What this form is
The form explains crime victims’ rights and lets victims request selected rights, such as notice of proceedings, record redaction, and interpretation services. The document says law enforcement reviews it with certain victims and asks them to complete it; victims of other offenses may request a printed copy or access it online. It asks for case and agency details, contact information, and the rights the victim wants to exercise.
Who needs it
A crime victim who wants to tell the investigating law enforcement agency which rights to exercise or provide contact information should complete this form.
How to submit it
Complete the form and provide it to the law enforcement agency investigating the case. The document says to keep a copy.
About notarization
This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
How to submit this form
- 1
Download The Form
Download the Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form.
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Complete The Form
Enter the case and agency details, contact information, and rights you want to exercise.
- 3
Check Your Information
Review the form and sign and date it.
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Submit To Law Enforcement
Provide the completed form to the law enforcement agency investigating the case, and keep a copy.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form?
- It explains crime victims’ rights and lets victims tell the investigating law enforcement agency which rights they wish to exercise.
- Who should complete this form?
- A crime victim who wants to request rights or provide current contact information to the investigating law enforcement agency can complete it.
- Do I need a notary for the Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form?
- No. This document is signed and dated without a notary; the signer just signs and dates it.
- How do I submit the Ohio Victims’ Rights Request Form?
- Complete it and provide it to the law enforcement agency investigating the case. Keep a copy for your records.