For each victim of a criminal offense, a victim rights form will be created and kept as part of the file for the crime with both the police department and prosecutor’s office. A copy will also be given to the victim. The victim rights form shall contain:
A. 
A listing of all the rights enumerated in section 33.02.01 of this title.
B. 
A statement that by default, the victim will receive all of the rights enumerated in this title.
C. 
A notification that the victim may waive applicable rights to which the victim is entitled under this title. The form shall contain a checklist of the applicable rights and for each right there must be a marking to indicate whether the victim would like to waive the right. These rights include:
1. 
The right to be informed when the accused is arrested.
2. 
The right to be informed when the accused is charged.
3. 
The right to be promptly informed of all criminal proceedings (including, but not limited to, arraignment, trial, and negotiated plea hearings) where the defendant has the right to be present, and to be promptly informed of any cancellation or rescheduling of those proceedings.
4. 
The right to notice of conviction, acquittal, or dismissal.
5. 
The right to be informed of sentencing recommendations relating to the crime against the victim when they are available.
6. 
The right to be informed of any sentence imposed.
7. 
The right to be informed of any post-conviction or appellate proceedings.
8. 
The right to be informed of the final disposition of the case.
9. 
The right to be informed of any probation or parole proceedings and the terms or conditions of any probation or parole.
10. 
The right to be informed when the accused or convicted person is released from custody, has died in custody, or has escaped, and the terms and conditions of any release.
11. 
The right to confer with the prosecutor before trial.
12. 
The right to confer with the prosecutor before final disposition of the case, including a plea, dismissal, sentence negotiations, or a pretrial diversion program.
D. 
Contact information for the victim, including preferred methods and times of communicating information, and methods and times of communication that are not acceptable to the victim.
E. 
Notice of the availability of crisis intervention services and emergency and medical services.
F. 
Notice of the procedures and resources available for the protection of victims, including protection orders, leave under tribal law or policy, and leave available under Washington law for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking.
G. 
Contact information for the Tribe’s victim advocate’s office, and notice that the office may be able to provide additional support and financial resources to victims.
H. 
Contact information and program requirements and restrictions for the Washington State Crime Victim Benefits program.
I. 
Names and contact information for other tribal and local programs providing counseling, treatment, and other support services.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
A. 
The police department will contact any victims of any criminal offense as soon as administratively feasible, without interfering in the investigation or arrest, to give the victim a copy of the victim rights form.
B. 
If requested, the victim advocate’s office will assist victims with filling out a victim rights form.
C. 
The victim rights form can be submitted to the clerk of the court, the victim advocate’s office, the police department, or the prosecutor’s office.
D. 
A copy of the completed form will be given to the victim and a copy will be given to the prosecutor’s office and police department. The police department will retain the original in the law enforcement file.
E. 
The police department will notify the victim of the arrest, arraignment, release, or escape of the accused, and the prosecutor’s office will provide all other information not waived by the victim rights form.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
The prosecutor’s office shall promptly give the victim a pretrial notice after the prosecutor’s office charges a criminal offense by complaint, information, or indictment whether the accused is in custody or has been served a summons. This notice shall contain:
A. 
The charge or charges against the defendant and a clear and concise written statement of the procedural steps involved in a criminal prosecution.
B. 
The procedures a victim shall follow to invoke the victim’s right to confer with the prosecutor pursuant to this title.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
The prosecutor’s office shall give as much notice as is feasible to the victim of any scheduled proceedings related to the defendant and of any changes in that schedule.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
The prosecutor’s office shall give notice of any acquittal or dismissal to the victim.
If the defendant is convicted, the victim shall be notified of (if applicable):
A. 
The victim’s right to view the sentence recommendations.
B. 
The place, date, and time of the sentencing proceeding.
C. 
The right to submit a written or oral impact statement pursuant to 33.04.01 prior to or during the sentencing proceeding.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
A. 
The prosecutor’s office shall notify the victim of any post-conviction review or appellate proceedings related to the case, including a brief description of what the outcomes of those reviews could be.
B. 
In cases of violent crimes and sex crimes, the prosecutor’s office shall provide the victim with the contact information of the probation officer who is monitoring the case, if applicable.
C. 
If the post-conviction review or appellate proceedings results in the conviction being overturned, the prosecutor’s office shall notify the victim. If there are further proceedings, such as a new trial, notice shall be provided in accordance with the victim rights form.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
The police department shall immediately give notice to the prosecutor’s office and the victim of any escape from custody by the accused, as well as any subsequent re-arrest.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
Upon the conclusion of any appellate or other post-conviction review proceedings, if any, and the conviction of the accused, the prosecutor’s office shall notify the victim of the conclusion of the proceedings and the earliest release date of the accused.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)
A. 
The police department will provide any information regarding the release of the accused 15 days before release. If the accused dies in custody, the police department will provide notice of the accused’s death within 15 days of the death.
B. 
The victim advocate or prosecutor shall notify the victim of any probation or parole proceedings, as well as informing the victim of any right to participate or contribute information to those proceedings.
C. 
The probation office will provide the victim advocate, and the victim advocate will provide the victim, with information about the terms of any probation or parole that is granted to the accused. The prosecutor will update the victim if there are any changes to the terms that affect the accused’s contact with or the safety of the victim, or if there are any changes to restitution or incarceration status.
(Res. 22-A-074, 5/23/2022)