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| Credits: Thank You |
| Guide For Homicide Survivors Contents |
| Commonwealth of Massachusets |
| Letter to Survivors |
| Rights and Services |
| Victim/Witness Advocates |
| Compensation To Homicide Survivors |
| Access To Various Forms Of Information |
| What To Expect While The Case Is Pending |
| Legal Proceedings - District Court |
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| Postponements/Delays Dealing With The Media Coping With The Defense Attorney Faces You will See In Court |
| Arraignment Competency And Criminal Responsibility Exam Bail What You May Be Feeling |
| Preparing For The Trial: What To Expect Proper Courtroom Behavior And Attire Composition Of The Jury Jury Selection View Sequester Of Witnesses Opening Statements |
| The Trial In Superior Court - Section 1 |
| Verdict And Sentencing |
| Rendering A Verdict Victim Impact Statements Possible Sentences First-Degree Murder Second-Degree Murder Manslaughter What You May Be Feeling |
| Guide Contents ~ Page 2 |
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| Grand Jury Indictment/Arraignment Pre-Trial conferences Motions Guilty Pleas Prior To Trial What You May Be Feeling |
| Legal Proceedings - Superior Court |
| The Trial In Superior Court - Section 2 |
| Your Testimony Testimony Of Other Witnesses Objections Side-Bar Conferences Closing Arguments What You May Be Feeling |
| To One In Sorrow |