Ascertain early the safety of the victim and the seriousness of the offence
True
Must inform victim they are entitled to welfare and health services
True
Victim impact statement can be distributed to defence prior to sentencing
True
The O/C or a suitably tasked person can take the VIS
True
POL 1060
Record of contact with victim
CSV1
Referral to court victim advisor
POL 128
Opp to Bail
POL 392
VIS
POL 1065
Notify if released form (VNR)
The agency responsible for notifying victim is those where the offender is being held
True
CSV1 is required when there is a victim and the matter proceeds to court as victim is entitled to certain services
True
If offence is a sec29 offence and offender released on bail you must notify all victims ASAP
True
Must refer victims of prowlers to victim support if victim is living alone
True
Advise victim of notification rights if sec29 offence at the time of arrest
True
POL 1060 is to record police action/contact with victim
True
O/C is responsible for POL1060 and CSV1
True
VIS is due before sentencing, not on the day of
True
O/C is responsible for POL1065 (VNR)
True
Victim Impact Statement is not about the opinion of the victim
True
Query the notifications database on the bullyboard for the VNR list
True
Treat 1S family with respect
True
VIS is not disclosed in disclosure packs
True
A Victim does not include the family of a person charged with or convicted of an offence
True
VIS is not to be retained by the offender unless they have the consent from the victim.
They can only be distributed by Prosecutors (in relation to police staff)
They can be given prior to sentencing but they must be returned to court staff.
True
Victims can make complaints about treatment etc
True
Section 29 Offences are Sexual or Serious Assaults resulting in Injury, Death, Incapable or Fears for Safety of self or family.
True
Do not have to convince witness he will be safe giving evidence
True
VIS is not for comments of the offender or previous knowledge
True
Explain how the VIS will be used after you have taken it
True
VNR means the victim is notified by the agency where the offender is being held with any change to Bail, Release, Parole, Escape or Death
True
If Victim is unsure about VNR give form (pol 1065), update pol 1060, and seek views on bail to relay to court.
True
Provide referral if any victim is distressed
True
O/C is responsible for VIS
True
