the criminal or delinquent conduct; with the exception of grand
jury proceedings, to be heard in any proceeding involving
release, plea, sentencing, disposition, parole and any
proceeding during which a right of the victim is implicated; to
reasonable protection from the accused or any person acting on
behalf of the accused; upon request, to reasonable notice of any
release or escape of an accused; to refuse an interview,
deposition or other discovery request made by the accused or any
person acting on behalf of the accused; full and timely
restitution from the person or entity convicted or adjudicated
responsible for the unlawful conduct; to proceedings free from
unreasonable delay and a prompt conclusion of the case; upon
request, to confer with the attorney for the government; and to
be informed of all rights enumerated in this section.
(b) The victim, the victim's attorney or other lawful
representative, or the attorney for the government upon request
of the victim may assert in any trial or appellate court, or
before any other authority, with jurisdiction over the case, and
have enforced, the rights enumerated in this section and any
other right afforded to the victim by law. This section does not
create any cause of action for compensation or damages against
the Commonwealth, counties, cities or municipalities, nor any
officer, employee or agent of the Commonwealth, counties, cities
or municipalities, or any officer or employee of a court.
(c) As used in this section, the term "victim" includes any
person against whom the criminal offense or delinquent act is
committed or who is directly harmed by the commission of the
offense or act. The term "victim" does not include the accused
or a person whom the court finds would not act in the best
interests of a deceased, incompetent, minor or incapacitated
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