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Under 42 United States Code, Section 10607, victims have these rights:
- The right to be informed of the place where they may receive medical and social services.
- The right to be informed of public and private programs available for counseling, treatment, and other support services.
- The right to receive reasonable protection from a suspected offender and persons acting in concert with or at the behest of the suspected offender.
- The right to know the status of the investigation of the crime to the extent it is appropriate and will not interfere with the investigation.
- The right to notification regarding the arrest of a suspected offender.
- The right to have any property being held for evidentiary purposes maintained in good condition and returned as soon as it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes.
As an agency of federal law enforcement professionals, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service is concerned about problems that may be experienced by victims and witnesses of crime. We know that, as a victim or witness, you may feel anger, confusion, frustration, or fear as a result of your experience.
We have prepared this information to help you deal with problems and questions that may surface during an investigation and to provide you with a better understanding of the criminal justice system. We have included information and services available to you as a victim or witness.
We hope this information will be helpful. We encourage you to contact the Postal Inspector handling your case or your Victim/Witness Coordinator if you have further questions.
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