8-407. Victim's discretion; form of statement
A. The victim has discretion to exercise the victim's rights under this article to be present and be heard at a court proceeding, and the absence of the victim at the court proceeding does not preclude the court from continuing the proceeding.
B. Except as provided in subsection C, a victim's right to be heard may be exercised through an oral statement, submission of a written statement or submission of a statement through audiotape or videotape.
C. If a person against whom a delinquent act has been committed is in custody for an offense, the person may be heard by submitting a written statement to the court.
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