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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Information to all victims in juvenile and youthful offender proceedings. After initial contact between a victim and a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating the offense, the agency shall promptly give in writing to the victim:
(1) an explanation of the victim’s rights under this chapter and chapters 52 and 52A of this title; and
(2) information concerning the availability of:
(A) assistance to victims, including medical, housing, counseling, and emergency services;
(B) compensation for victims under 13 V.S.A. chapter 167 and the name, street address, and telephone number of the Center for Crime Victim Services;
(C) protection for the victim, including protective court orders; and
(D) access by the victim and the offender to records related to the case that are public under the provisions of 1 V.S.A. chapter 5, subchapter 3 (access to public records).
(b) Information to victims of listed crimes. As soon as practicable, the law enforcement agency shall use reasonable efforts to give to the victim of a listed crime, as relevant, all of the following:
(1) information as to the offender’s identity unless inconsistent with law enforcement purposes;
(2) information as to whether the offender has been taken into custody;
(3) the file number of the case and the name, office street address, and telephone number of the law enforcement officer currently assigned to investigate the case;
(4) the prosecutor’s name, office street address, and telephone number;
(5) an explanation that no individual is under an obligation to respond to questions that may be asked outside a courtroom or deposition; and
(6) information concerning any conditions of release imposed on the offender prior to an initial court appearance, unless otherwise limited by court order.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Vermont Statutes Title 33. Human Services, § 5129. Information from law enforcement agency - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/vt/title-33-human-services/vt-st-tit-33-sect-5129/
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