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You have a right to be present at the trial. If the defendant is found guilty the Judge will set a date for sentencing the defendant. You have a right to present a “Victim Impact Statement” before the defendant is sentenced. Northeast Victim Service can help you write this statement explaining to the Judge the effects of your victimization for the Court’s consideration. If you suffered some financial loss as a result of the crime, the Court can order “restitution” when the defendant either is found guilty or admits guilt. The Court decides the amount of restitution and directs the defendant to pay this restitution to the victim through the Philadelphia Probation Department. Northeast Victim Service can assist you after the trial with contacting the Adult and Juvenile Probation/Parole Departments. |
At
the trial, the question of guilt or innocence will be decided.