New Jersey § 52:4b-42
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§ 52:4b-42.
The victim-witness rights information program shall: a. Provide victims or their representatives with information about the availability
of social and medical services, especially emergency and social services available
in the victim's immediate geographical area; b. Provide victims or their representatives with information about possible compensation
under the “Criminal Injuries Compensation Act of 1971,” P.L.1971, c. 317 ( C.52:4B-1 et seq. ) and of the sentencing court's authority to order restitution under chapter 43 of
Title 2C of the New Jersey Statutes; c. Provide victims or their representatives with information about how to contact
the appropriate county office of victim-witness advocacy and the appropriate county
prosecutor's office; d. Provide a 24-hour toll-free hotline telephone number for victims and witnesses
to call with inquiries concerning the information and services available pursuant
to this act; e. Provide victims and witnesses with a detailed description of the rights established
under the Crime Victim's Bill of Rights created by P.L.1985, c. 249 ( C.52:4B-34 et seq. ) and Article I, paragraph 22 of the New Jersey Constitution ; f. Gather available information from victim assistance programs throughout the country
and make that information available to the Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy, police
agencies, hospitals, prosecutors' offices, the courts, and other agencies that provide
assistance to victims of crimes; g. Sponsor conferences to bring together personnel working in the field of victim
assistance and compensation to exchange methods and procedures for improving and expanding
services to victims; h. Provide assistance to victims without charge, which assistance shall include information
and advice relative to filing a claim with the board, emergency food and clothing,
employment opportunities, referral to other social service agencies, and in obtaining
legal advice or representation; and i. Conduct training programs for attorneys and victim service providers.
Frequently Asked Questions About New Jersey § 52:4b-42
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Section 52:4b-42 is part of the New Jersey Statutes, the codified statutory law of New Jersey. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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