§ 16-90-1105. Limitations on employer
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.
§ 16-90-1106. Prompt return of property
(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.
§ 16-90-1107. Information from law enforcement agencies
(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 […]
§ 16-90-1108. Information concerning appeal or post-conviction remedies
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.
§ 16-90-1109. Information concerning confinement or commitment
(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 § […]