Texas Family Code - Section 57.0031. Notification Of Rights Of Victims Of Juveniles
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§ 57.0031. NOTIFICATION OF RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF
JUVENILES. At the initial contact or at the earliest possible time
after the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and
the juvenile probation office having the responsibility for the
disposition of the juvenile, the office shall provide the victim a
written notice:
(1) containing information about the availability of
emergency and medical services, if applicable;
(2) stating that the victim has the right to receive
information regarding compensation to victims of crime as provided
by the Crime Victims' Compensation Act (Subchapter B, Chapter 56,
Code of Criminal Procedure), including information about:
(A) the costs that may be compensated and the
amount of compensation, eligibility for compensation, and
procedures for application for compensation;
(B) the payment for a medical examination for a
victim of a sexual assault; and
(C) referral to available social service
agencies that may offer additional assistance;
(3) stating the name, address, and phone number of the
victim assistance coordinator for victims of juveniles;
(4) containing the following statement: "You may call
the crime victim assistance coordinator for the status of the case
and information about victims' rights.";
(5) stating the rights of victims of crime under
Section 57.002;
(6) summarizing each procedural stage in the
processing of a juvenile case, including preliminary
investigation, detention, informal adjustment of a case,
disposition hearings, release proceedings, restitution, and
appeals;
(7) suggesting steps the victim may take if the victim
is subjected to threats or intimidation;
(8) stating the case number and assigned court for the
case; and
(9) stating that the victim has the right to file a
victim impact statement and to have it considered in juvenile
proceedings.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 262, § 51, eff. Jan. 1, 1996.
Section: 55.61 56.01 56.02 56.03 57.001 57.002 57.003 57.0031 57.004 57.005 57.006 57.007 57.008 58.001 58.002
Last modified: August 11, 2007
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