New York § 640 - 640Fair treatment standards for crime victims
Full text of New York New York Consolidated Laws § 640 — 640Fair treatment standards for crime victims, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 640. 640Fair treatment standards for crime victims
§ 640. Fair treatment standards for crime victims. 1. The commissioner of the division of criminal justice services, in consultation with the director of the office of victim services and other appropriate officials, shall promulgate standards for the treatment of the innocent victims of crime by the agencies which comprise the criminal justice system of the state. 2. For the purposes of this article the term "criminal justice" shall include juvenile justice and the objectives and criteria set forth in sections six hundred forty-one and six hundred forty-two of this article shall apply to presentment agencies as defined in subdivision twelve of section 301.2 of the family court act.
Source: official New York text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About New York § 640
What does New York Consolidated Laws § 640 cover?
Section 640 ("640Fair treatment standards for crime victims") is part of the New York Consolidated Laws, the codified statutory law of New York. 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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