As used in this subchapter: (1) “Crime” means an act or omission committed by a person, whether or not competent or an adult, which is punishable by incarceration if committed by a competent adult; (2) “Member of the victim’s family” means the spouse, a child by birth or adoption, a stepchild, a parent, a stepparent, […]
Failure to comply with this subchapter does not create a claim for damages against a government employee, official, or entity.
(a) The victim or a representative of the victim may be present whenever the defendant has a right to be present during a court proceeding concerning the crime charged, other than a grand jury proceeding, unless the court determines that exclusion of the victim or the victim’s representative is necessary to protect the defendant’s right […]
(a) A court may not compel a victim or a member of the victim’s family testifying in a criminal justice proceeding to disclose a residential address or place of employment on the record in open court unless the court finds that disclosure of the information is necessary. (b) A law enforcement agency shall not disclose […]
An employer may not discharge or discipline a victim or a representative of the victim for: (1) Participation at the prosecuting attorney’s request in preparation for a criminal justice proceeding; or (2) Attendance at a criminal justice proceeding if the attendance is reasonably necessary to protect the interests of the victim.
(a) Any person holding property of a victim shall take reasonable care of the property. (b) The responsible official shall promptly return the property to the victim when it is no longer needed for evidentiary purposes, unless it is contraband or subject to forfeiture.
(a) (1) After initial contact between a victim or a victim’s family and a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating a crime, the law enforcement agency shall promptly give the victim and, if applicable, the victim’s family, a preprinted document to be known as “Laura’s Card” that clearly states the following: (A) An explanation of […]
If the defendant appeals or pursues a post-conviction remedy, the Attorney General, as to cases handled by the Attorney General, shall promptly inform the victim of: (1) That fact; (2) The date, time, and place of any hearing; and (3) The decision.
(a) (1) Upon request of the victim, the Division of Correction, the Arkansas State Hospital, a local or regional hospital, local or regional mental health facility, or any other facility to which the defendant is committed by the court shall: (A) Promptly inform the victim, through the use of the victim notification system under § […]
(a) (1) Unless otherwise provided by this subchapter, information required to be furnished to the victim or other person authorized to receive notice may be furnished either orally or in writing. (2) It is the responsibility of the victim or other person authorized to receive notice to furnish to the proper authorities, and keep current, […]
In preparing a presentence report, the person preparing the report shall make a reasonable effort to confer with the victim. If the victim is not available or declines to confer, the person preparing the report shall record that information in the report.
(a) (1) Before imposing sentence, the court shall permit the victim to present a victim impact statement concerning the effects of the crime on the victim, the circumstances surrounding the crime, and the manner in which the crime was perpetrated. (2) The victim may present the statement in writing before the sentencing proceeding or orally […]
(a) (1) (A) Before determining whether to release the inmate on parole, the Parole Board shall permit the victim to present a written victim impact statement at a victim impact hearing concerning the effects of the crime on the victim, the circumstances surrounding the crime, the manner in which the crime was perpetrated, and the […]
(a) If a victim is a minor or is incapacitated, incompetent, or deceased, a member of the victim’s family may exercise the rights of the victim under this subchapter. (b) If more than one (1) member of the victim’s family attempts to exercise those rights, the court may designate which of them may exercise those […]
None of the provisions of this subchapter or §§ 16-21-106 and 16-93-702(b) shall be deemed to relieve any person of the duty of providing information or notices required by any other law.
