The Israeli Victims of Crime computerized system is continuously updated with all data from the early stages of filing a complaint through the investigation process, arrests, case transfer to the plaintiff, trial, verdict, appeal, sentence serving and prisoner vacations. A victim of crime is able to make use of the system at all times using a private identification code provided by the police.
In special cases, as mentioned in the regulations, the system will initiate contact with the victim upon his or her request and will inform them that important information regarding their case is available on the system.
1. Victims of crime can access the system in two methods:
2. By phone, at the number 02-501-7030. (phone service is available only in Hebrew on Sun-Thu, from 8am until 4pm)
The online Victims of Crime System. The system can be accessed by any computer with an internet connection with a user name and password provided by the Israel Police.
1. The Victims of Crime System offers the following information:
2. Where the case stands and who the commanding officer is
3. Information on the suspects and/or defendants
4. Extra information regarding the case, including the victim's rights
The Rights of Victims of Crime Law, 2001, includes a series of victims' rights considering the criminal proceedings. This legislation is part of a global wave in western countries who acknowledged the necessity in recognizing the rights of victims of crime.
The first chapter of the law refers to general definitions and principals of the victim's rights taking in consideration their situation and needs, such as protection their privacy and being attentive to their limitations (such as mental health and language barriers).
The second chapter refers to the victim's rights during the different stages of the criminal proceedings, the trial and prison time. The victim can receive information about every stage, and express their opinion on the procedures, such as plea bargains and pardoning requests.
The law was legislated in 2001 and has been updated since in order to allow its implementation.
The law became effective as of April 2005 and the Israel Police, the Israel Prison Service and the State Prosecution put in great efforts in order assure a smooth and easy process for the victims while accessing the system.