77-36-7. Prosecutor to notify victim of decision as to prosecution.
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77-36-7. Prosecutor to notify victim of decision as to prosecution.
(1)The prosecutor who is responsible for making the decision of whether to prosecute a case shall advise the victim, if the victim has requested notification, of the status of the victim's case and shall notify the victim of a decision within five days after the decision has been made.
(2)Notification to the victim that charges will not be filed against an alleged perpetrator shall include a description of the procedures available to the victim in that jurisdiction for initiation of criminal and other protective proceedings.
Amended by Chapter 244 , 1996 General Session