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Florida Constitution, Article I, Section 16 and F.S. 960.001. You have a right to: Report to law enforcement, or not Obtain a forensic exam, whether or not you report to law enforcement Have an advocate from a certified rape crisis center at the forensic exam with you Have the forensic exam kit sent for testing within 30 days, if reported to law enforcement Review the law enforcement report prior to report being finalized Be informed, present, and be heard at all crucial stages of the criminal proceeding Have identifying information about the criminal investigation kept confidential and exempt from public records F.S.119.071 and s.92.56 Be notified of judicial proceedings and scheduling changes Be notified about the release of incarcerated offender from confinement Consult with the State Attorney to share your views about the outcome of the case Request restitution (compensation) Give a victim impact statement Have an advocate with you during a discovery deposition (a defense attorney’s pre-trial questioning of witnesses) Have the offender, if charged, tested for HIV and hepatitis, and to receive results Attend sentencing or disposition of the offender If contacted to obtain information relating to a criminal procedure, be informed of name of person calling and employer Take up to 3 days of leave from work (with eligible employer and under certain conditions) F.S. 741.313