Victim Rights Act

Question 1

Section 7-How Victims are Treated

Answer 1

Members of POLICE, PROSECUTORS, JUDICIAL OFFICERS , COUNCIL and COURT OFFICIALS should deal with Victims with COURTESY, COMPASSION and RESPECT for their personal DIGNITY and PRIVACY

Question 2

Section 8-Access to Services

Answer 2

Victims rights to access WELFARE, HEALTH, COUNSELLING, MEDICAL and LEGAL SERVICES

Question 3

Section 11- Informing Victims of Services Available

Answer 3

Members of POLICE, OFFICERS OF THE COURT and HEALTH/SOCIAL SERVICE PERSONAL must inform Victims of the PROGRAMS SERVICES and REMEDIES available to them.

Question 4

Section 12-What Victims must be advised of

Answer 4

Investigation Progress
Charges filed/Actions Taken
Date/Place of Proceedings
Role of Victim as a Witness
Outcome of Proceedings

Question 5

Section 29-Victim Notification Register

Answer 5

Victims of Specified Offences have access to the Victim Notification Register

Offences of a Sexual Nature
Serious Assault
Offences resulting in Serious Injury/Death/Someone becoming incapable
Offences resulting in them having ongoing fears for safety

Question 6

Section 51-Returning Property to Victims

Answer 6

Property to be returned to Victims as soon as possible when it is no longer needed as evidence.