Notification of all criminal proceedings and charges filed against the defendant, with the exception of initial appearance, and the right to be present at all proceedings. Necessary information regarding the appropriate agencies from which you may request information. An explanation of the pre-sentence resort and the right to make a written or oral statement to the probation officer and a right to review the pre-sentence report. Be notified of the time and place of any sentencing hearing and to make a written or oral statement, or present any information at a sentencing proceeding or any other proceeding as authorized by law. Information regarding the return of any property taken. Be provided a date of conviction, acquittal or dismissal of charges against the defendant and the sentence imposed. Refuse an interview or other communication with the defendant, his attorney or anyone acting on his/her behalf. The status and results of any post conviction appeal. Be provided a waiting area separate from the defendant, his relatives and defense witnesses if available and practical. Submit a statement to be entered into the inmate's records that you are to be notified of release on bond, release from prison, escape, re-arrest or death of prisoner. Information regarding collection of restitution. Any release opinion by the Alabama Department of Mental Health. Be notified of any Pardon and Parole Board hearings and the right to be present and heard at such hearings.