§801D-1 Legislative intent. In recognition of the civic and moral duty of victims and witnesses of crimes to cooperate fully and voluntarily with law enforcement and prosecutorial agencies, and in further recognition of the continuing importance of such citizen cooperation to state and local law enforcement efforts and the general effectiveness and well-being of the […]
§801D-2 Definitions. In this chapter: “Crime” means an act or omission committed by an adult or juvenile that would constitute an offense against the person under the Penal Code of this State. “Homicide victim” means a person whose death was caused by another person under part II of chapter 707. “Major developments” means arrest or […]
§801D-3 Eligibility of victims. A victim has the rights afforded by this chapter and is eligible for the services under this chapter only if the victim reported the crime to police within three months of its occurrence or discovery, unless the victim had justification to do otherwise. [L 1988, c 261, pt of §1; gen […]
§801D-4 Basic bill of rights for victims and witnesses. (a) Upon written request, victims and surviving immediate family members of crime shall have the following rights: (1) To be informed by the police and the prosecuting attorney of the final disposition of the case. If the crime charged is a felony, the victim or a […]
§801D-5 Responsibility for rights and services. (a) Each county is responsible for the enforcement of rights under section 801D-4. The courts shall fashion all decisions and orders to enhance the recognition of these rights and the provision of these services, to the extent that they will not conflict with the constitutional rights of the defendant. […]
§801D-6 Intergovernmental cooperation. The county prosecutor, the police, local social service agencies, the courts, and all other agencies involved in the criminal justice system shall all cooperate with each other to ensure that victims and witnesses of crime receive the rights and services to which they are entitled under this chapter. [L 1988, c 261, […]
§801D-7 Televised testimony. Victims and witnesses shall have the right to testify at trial by televised two-way closed circuit video to be viewed by the court, the accused, and the trier of fact. [L 1997, c 320, §2]
