To give a bit of context, last December, I was shot by three teenagers. The police arrested them a few months ago on charges related to the shooting, specifically for shooting into occupied property since they couldn't prove which one had the gun that shot me. Since then, I hadn't heard anything about the case.

This morning, at 8:30 AM, I get a call from someone at the DA's office letting me know that one of the suspects has a disposition hearing today at 9:00 AM (this is supposedly sentencing in juvenile court). There was no way I could make it court by then.

At 10:00 AM, I get another call asking if I’ve arrived because the disposition was starting. I told them, "You said it started at 9:00." The response? “Oh, I should have been more clear—we tell people to get here an hour earlier.” Awesome. Thanks for that. I could have moved things around and made that time.

Throughout this entire process, I’ve received zero communication from the DA’s office and wasn’t notified about any hearings, despite filling out victim impact statements and explicitly requesting to be informed.

I also found out that this was my only chance to speak as a victim in court. The charges against the other two suspects were dropped, though thankfully, one is being charged as an adult for a different, more serious crime.

In my state I had the right upon request, to reasonable accurate and timely notice of court proceedings. I don't feel I was awarded that right despite indicating it in my victims impact statement. I also feel my right, to be present and heard at court proceedings was also denied.

Is there anything I can do? I'm so angry.