Victims' Rights Brochures
Victim's Rights Brochure
First Appearance hearing information is available on the State Attorney’s Office website at https://browardsao.com/victim-advocate-unit-first-appearance-court.
This process will continue to support compliance with Article I, Section 16 of the Florida Constitution (Marsy’s Law) by ensuring victims are informed of their rights, aware of First Appearance proceedings, and can exercise their right to be present and share their views regarding the defendant’s release from custody before trial.