What does "opportunity to confer" mean?

To confer with the District Attorney means to discuss the status of the case and possible outcomes of the case. In some instances, as appropriate, the District Attorney can give the responsibility of conferring to other staff. If a victim requests to confer, the discussions can include status of the case, potential plea agreements and sentencing recommendation. The District Attorney considers your input, but makes a final decision based upon all factors of the cases.