Information About Crime Victims' Rights

Various aspects of Missouri law ensure victims of crimes and even witnesses to crimes have certain rights.

Constitutional rights

In 1992, the people of Missouri enshrined crime victims’ rights into the Missouri Constitution. Learn more about these constitutional rights on the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website. 

Statutory rights

The state legislature also has ensured crime victims and witnesses have additional rights. Learn more about these statutory rights on the Missouri Revisor of Statutes website.

Additional information

The Missouri Department of Public Safety offers information about crime victims rights – as well as an inquiry request form if victims believe their rights have been violated – on a crime victims rights section of its website.