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Law Enforcement Responsibilities
Law enforcement agencies have the responsibility to provide the victim written information about community services, the availability
of financial resources such as Victims Compensation, the availability of protective orders, how to obtain public records related
to the case and translation services, creditor and landlord intervention, child care and transportation services.
In addition, law enforcement agencies are required to provide address and phone number of the District Attorney's Office,
file number of the case, and the name, business address and telephone number of any law enforcement officer assigned to investigate
the case. The agency must also keep the victim informed as to whether a suspect has been taken into custody and, if known,
whether the suspect has been released from custody, and any conditions imposed upon the suspect.
Victim Responsibilities
Victims must keep the appropriate criminal justice authorities informed of the name, address and phone number of the person
who should be provided information, and any changes in that information. In addition, the victim should provide a written
request if the victim wants to be notified of information regarding the post-sentence process. Forms can be obtained from
the District Attorney’s Office, Probation Department, Department of Corrections, and the Department of Youth Corrections.
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