600-13 Texas Crimes Victims’ Compensation Act

Question 1

Who send blue cards out to divisions?

Answer 1

Victim services unit

And the applications are sent to come victim services at the Texas office of the Attorney General.

Question 2

Officers may but are not required to

Answer 2

Help a victim fill out the assistance application

Question 3

What can be given in addition to a blue card?

Answer 3

Victim services information brochures

Question 4

Officers and investigators Shall do the following when dealing with victims of special crimes

Answer 4

A) provide blue card

B) include in the incident report that a blue card was given

C) refer to the Victims Services Unit any victims requesting an assistance application or assistance in completing the application