The ACT Government is committed to ensuring that victims of crime receive appropriate support.
The Victims of Crime Act 1994 outlines the principles that apply to victims in the administration of justice. As far as practicable and appropriate, victims are dealt with at all times in a sympathetic, constructive and reassuring manner and with due regard to his or her personal situation, rights and dignity.
Following the arrest, prosecution and sentencing of an offender, victims may wish to continue to be informed as to the progress and whereabouts of an offender who is serving a prison sentence, or is to be considered for release to parole. In the ACT, eligible victims may register on a Victims' Register. By so doing, they become eligible to receive information on an offender. They also become eligible to submit information to authorities about the release of an offender from prison.
The information on this site is provided to victims to enable them to make an informed choice as to whether they want to register themselves on the ACT Victims' Register.
A copy of the Victim Package can be downloaded (you will need to install Adobe Acrobat reader). The Package provides information to assist with determining whether a victim is eligible to register on the ACT Victims' Register
Limitations of the Victims' Register and the Sentence Administration Board
It is important to understand that there are limitations with the Victims' Register, and with the jurisdiction of the Sentence Administration Board.
