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South Carolina Code of Laws
Title 16
Chapter 3
Article 15
Victim and Witness Service
16-3-1505
Legislative intent
16-3-1510
Definitions
16-3-1515
Victim or witness to supply certain information; requirements for restitution; victims wishing to be present in court to notify prosecuting agency or summary court judge; victim impact statement
16-3-1520
Victim entitled to copy of initial incident report; assistance in applying for victim's compensation benefits; information on progress of case
16-3-1525
Arrest or detention of person accused of committing offense; notification to victims; protection of witnesses; notification of bond proceedings; juvenile detention hearings
16-3-1530
Notification of victim of release, escape or transfer of accused
16-3-1535
Summary court's duty to notify victim of victim's rights; form for victim impact statement
16-3-1540
Department of Juvenile Justice to confer with victims before taking certain actions
16-3-1545
Juvenile cases; notification to victims of right to submit victim impact statement for disposition proceeding; form of statement; other required information for victims
16-3-1550
Restriction on employers of victims and witnesses; protection of rights of victims and witnesses
16-3-1555
Expert witness fees; distribution, maintenance and use of victim's impact statements
16-3-1560
Notification to victim of post-conviction proceedings affecting probation, parole, or release, and of victim's right to attend
16-3-1565
No cause of action against public employees or agencies