13-4419. Victim conference with prosecuting attorney
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A. On request of the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall confer with the victim about the disposition of a criminal offense, including the victim's views about a decision not to proceed with a criminal prosecution, dismissal, plea or sentence negotiations and pretrial diversion programs.
B. On request of the victim, the prosecuting attorney shall confer with the victim before the commencement of the trial.
C. The right of the victim to confer with the prosecuting attorney does not include the authority to direct the prosecution of the case.