327 - Victim and Witness Services

Question 1

Who is the owner of Order 327 - Victim and Witness Services

Answer 1

Commanding Officer of Victim and

Witness Services

Question 2

_____ will contact the Communications Center to have the Victim Service Counselor called out after consulting with either the _____ or _____ first.

Answer 2

Supervisors

Commanding Officer of the Special Assault Unit or the Homicide Unit

Question 3

If the victim is incarcerated, he may submit _____ in all crucial stages of the criminal and juvenile justice proceedings;

Answer 3

written statements

Question 4

The victim has the right to be protected from intimidation. It is a _____ to tamper with a witness;

Answer 4

third degree felony

Question 5

The victim, or his appropriate next of kin or designated contact, will be asked at the time the incident report is taken to complete a victim notification form in the case of: (6)

Answer 5

homicide, sexual offense, attempted murder, stalking, cyber-stalking or domestic violence.

Question 6

The victim or witness has the right to request assistance in an explanation to his _____ and _____ for time lost at work and serious financial strain incurred as a direct result of a crime or of their cooperation in the case;

Answer 6

employer and creditors

Question 7

The victim or witness has the right to request the presence of a _____during any required deposition of the victim/witnesses;

Answer 7

Victim Advocate

Question 8

Victims of crime, in certain felony cases, have the right to be consulted by the _____regarding the disposition of the case;

Answer 8

State Attorney’s Office (SAO)

Question 9

The victim has the right to request the courtroom _____, with certain exceptions, during his testimony of a sexual offense, regardless of the victim’s age or mental capacity;

Answer 9

be cleared

Question 10

The victim of domestic violence has the right to be informed of the _____ administered through the Attorney General’s Office;

Answer 10

address confidentiality program

Question 11

The victim has the right to know that victims and witnesses who are not incarcerated shall not be required to attend discovery depositions in any _____;

Answer 11

correctional facility

Question 12

The victim has the right to request, in certain circumstances, that the offender be required to _____ than the victim or the siblings of the victim;

Answer 12

attend a different school

Question 13

The victim has the right to request in certain cases and at the earliest possible opportunity, if the person charged with an offense has tested positive for _____ infection. In such cases, upon request of the victim or the victim’s legal guardian, or the parent or legal guardian of the victim if the victim is a minor, _____ shall order such person to undergo testing. In some cases, the victim can be notified of the results of the test within _____ of the court’s receipt of the results

Answer 13

human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
the court
two weeks

Question 14

The victim has the right to request and receive _____, and to receive information on how to enforce the court’s order.

Answer 14

restitution

Question 15

It is the policy of the JSO to inform all victims and witnesses of the availability of _____ in Duval County.

Answer 15

victim/witness services

Question 16

It is the policy of the JSO to retain the property of crime victims _____ for successful investigation and prosecution.

Answer 16

only when necessary

Question 17

The property shall be returned to the victim _____ after completion of the investigation and/or prosecution.

Answer 17

as soon as possible

Question 18

Pursuant to F.S.S. 960.001, victim notification of the suspect’s release from custody or escape is required by the Sheriff’s Office when one or more of the following crimes is involved and the victim or the appropriate next of kin of the victim or other designated contact requests to be notified:(9)

Answer 18

a. Homicide,
b. Attempted murder,
c. Sexual battery offense,
d. Attempted sexual battery offense,
e. Stalking, Cyber Stalking,
f. Domestic violence,
g. Kidnapping or False Imprisonment, relating to Domestic Violence
h. Dating Violence,
i. A warrant or capias for any of the above

Question 19

_____ is an automated computer system offered for crime victims in the State of Florida Jacksonville.

Answer 19

Victim Information and Notification Everyday. VINE™

Question 20

The VINE™ system is operated through the _____

Answer 20

Department of Corrections.

Question 21

The purpose of_____ is to provide victims of crime, the appropriate next of kin of a victim, or other designated contact continuous access concerning an inmate’s custody status.

Answer 21

the VINE™ system

Question 22

I there a limit to the number of victims, appropriate next of kin of the victim(s), or other designated contact(s) that can be registered for telephone notification through the VINE system?

Answer 22

no

Question 23

The Victim Notification Request must contain the four-digit PIN # for proper processing when the suspect is booked into the jail. If the victim does not have telephone service, _____ will be entered in the PIN # location, and the victim will be notified by _____.

Answer 23

NONE

letter

Question 24

When a victim or the appropriate next of kin of a victim, or other designated contact needs to change the address that is registered in the VINE™ computer system, he must appear in person and present valid picture identification to the _____

Answer 24

Releasing Sergeant at the Pretrial Detention Facility (PDF).

Question 25

Can a victim other than those crime enumerated in this order register with the VINE system?

Answer 25

yes

Question 26

A _____ shall be issued for Domestic Violence, Sexual Battery, Attempted Sexual Battery, Attempted Murder, and Homicide cases.

Answer 26

Victim/Witness Service Guide

Question 27

Victims and witnesses in criminal cases often face financial burdens due to the crime or by taking time off from work to assist law enforcement or the prosecution. The _____, _____ and _____ are available to assist in explaining the circumstances to the victim’s or witness’s employer or creditors, if requested ([904] 630-1764)

Answer 27

Victim Services Counselor of the JSO and the Victim/Witness Services in the SAO and the City of Jacksonville (COJ) Victim Services Center

Question 28

When an arrest is made in which the victims and/or witnesses have provided their current addresses or telephone numbers, _____ handling the case shall make every effort to advise such persons that an arrest has been made in the case in which they are involved.

Answer 28

the officer/detective

Question 29

When a crime victim submits a claim to receive benefits through the Florida Office of the Attorney General, Bureau of Victim Compensation, officers or detectives may receive a “Law Enforcement Information Reporting Form” from the Bureau, via the JSO Records Unit, requesting information specific to the reported crime. Personnel receiving this form shall Promptly complete all sections of the form and forward it to the _______

Answer 29

Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Counselor;

Question 30

When an officer/detective enters any information on the “Law Enforcement Information Reporting Form” that would disqualify the applicant from receiving compensation, an _____ and/or _____, or above, must review the circumstances of the disqualifying information prior to forwarding the form to the Victim Services Counselor.

Answer 30

investigations division unit commander and/or patrol watch commander

Question 31

“Law Enforcement Information Reporting Form”: Disqualifying information includes the victim’s failure to _____ with law enforcement, the victim participating in an _____ at the time of the incident, and/or the victim contributing to the infliction of injuries by _____

Answer 31

cooperate
unlawful activity
his own conduct.

Question 32

A Sheriff’s Office chaplain will assist Sheriff’s Office personnel and their families, _____, following line-of-duty deaths or serious injuries.

Answer 32

when requested

Question 33

A Sheriff’s Office chaplain will be available, when requested, to perform any or all of the following: (7)

Answer 33

a. Notify the employee’s family of the death or injury in a timely, personal manner;
b. Assist the family at the hospital;
c. Support the family at the funeral and burial;
d. Help the family with legal and benefits matters by making appropriate referrals;
e. Counsel the family regarding finances and other possible problems by making appropriate referrals;
f. Support the family during criminal proceedings, if any;
g. Maintain long-term contact with the family and keep informed of the family’s needs.

Question 34

Employees should provide _____ and _____ information to members of the community in need.

Answer 34

timely and accurate