§ 640. Fair treatment standards for crime victims. 1. The commissioner of the division of criminal justice services, in consultation with the director of the office of victim services and other appropriate officials, shall promulgate standards for the treatment of the innocent victims of crime by the agencies which comprise the criminal justice system of […]
§ 646-a. Information relative to the fair treatment standards; pamphlet. 1. The district attorney shall provide the victim, at the earliest time possible, with an informational pamphlet detailing the rights of crime victims which shall be prepared by the division of criminal justice services in consultation with the director of the office of victim services […]
* § 646. Objectives. The object of these fair treatment standards shall be to: 1. Ensure that crime victims are given information on the following: (a) the role of the victims in the criminal justice process, including what they can expect from the system as well as what the system expects from them; (b) stages […]
§ 647. Criteria. Fair treatment standards for crime victims in the courts shall provide that: 1. The court shall consider the views of the victim of a violent felony offense, a felony involving physical injury to the victim, a felony involving property loss or damage in excess of two hundred fifty dollars, a felony involving […]
§ 648. Review; report and implementation. 1. The chief administrator of the unified court system shall review court practices, procedures, services, regulations and laws to determine the adequacy and appropriateness of its services with respect to crime victims, including victims with special needs, particularly the elderly, disabled or victims of child abuse, domestic violence, sex […]
§ 649. Miscellaneous. Nothing in this article shall be construed as creating a cause of action for damages or injunctive relief against the state or any of its political subdivisions or officers or any agency thereof.
