The prosecuting attorney shall provide to the victim the date of a conviction, acquittal, or dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant and prior to sentencing, when applicable, notice of the following:
- (1) The criminal offense for which the defendant was convicted, acquitted, or the effect of a dismissal of the charges filed against the defendant.
(2) If the defendant is convicted, on request, the victim shall be notified, if applicable, of the following:
- a. The existence and function of the pre-sentence report.
- b. The name, address, and telephone number of the office of the Board of Pardons and Paroles which is preparing the pre-sentence report.
- c. The right to make a victim impact statement.
- d. The right of the defendant to view the pre-sentence report.
- e. The right to be present and be heard at any sentencing proceeding.
- f. The time, place, and date of the sentencing proceeding.
- g. If the court orders restitution, the right to pursue collection of the restitution as provided by Section 15-18-65 et seq.
(Acts 1995, No. 95-583, p. 1234, §13.)