CONTENTS

I. HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE

II. PURPOSE OF THE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE

III. MEMBERSHIP OF THE GOVERNOR’S ADVISORY VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATING COMMITTEE

IV. DEFINITIONS

Victim

Person

Criminal Offense

Witness

Prosecuting Agency

Summary Court

Initial Offense Incident Report

In Writing

V. LEGISLATIVE INTENT

VI. ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF VICTIMS AND AGENCIES

Victims

Law Enforcement Agencies

Jails, Prisons, Detention or Holding Facilities

Prosecution Agencies

Courts

Office of the Attorney General

VII. RECOMMENDATIONS

Forms and Documents

Personnel and Training

Revenue and Distribution

VIII. APPENDIXES

    1. Copy of Act 141
    2. Summary of Act 141
    3. Sample Law Enforcement Victim Advocate Position Criteria
    4. Sample "Tools List"
    5. Sample Victim Rights Information Form/Routing Sheet
    6. Sample Victim Impact Statement(s)
    7. Compensation Form