Enforcement of Crime Victims’ Rights

Every crime victim in Oregon has rights. If your constitutional rights are violated, there may be a remedy available through a formal judicial process.

The Formal Judicial Process

To begin a formal judicial process, you, a district attorney or a victims’ rights attorney must file a motion to the court using one of forms below:

Note: There are timelines associated with the filing of a motion with the court. Please see ORS 147.515(1) » for more information.

The Oregon Department of Justice may be able to provide guidance if you are seeking additional information regarding your rights as a victim. 

You can contact them at:

Crime Victims’ Rights Program
Oregon Department of Justice
1162 Court St. NE
Salem, Oregon 97301-4096

Toll-Free: 971-673-1880

Email: Helen.OBrien@doj.oregon.gov

Note: Some crime victims’ rights must be requested before you exercise them. For more information, please see Requesting your Rights as a Crime Victim ».

For more information on the history of crime victims’ rights enforcement please see the Attorney General’s Task Force on Victims’ Rights Enforcement».