TITLE 46. CRIMINAL PROCEDURE

CHAPTER 24. TREATMENT OF VICTIMS AND WITNESSES

Part 1. General Provisions

Duty Of Attorney General

46-24-103. Duty of attorney general. The attorney general shall ensure that victims and witnesses of crime receive fair and proper treatment in the criminal justice system. The attorney general shall prepare a written notice of the rights and services available to victims of crime under this chapter. The notice must be distributed to local law enforcement agencies in the state. In addition, the attorney general shall ensure that victims and witnesses are provided important services and assistance as required under this chapter.

History: En. Sec. 10, Ch. 554, L. 1985; amd. Sec. 29, Ch. 125, L. 1995.