§801D-2  Definitions.  In this
chapter:



"Crime" means an act or omission
committed by an adult or juvenile that would constitute an offense against the
person under the Penal Code of this State.



"Homicide victim" means a person
whose death was caused by another person under part II of chapter 707.



"Major developments" means arrest or
release of the suspect by the police, case deferral by the police, referral to
the prosecutor by the police, rejection of the case by the prosecutor,
preliminary hearing date, grand jury date, trial and sentencing dates, and the
disposition of the case.



"Surviving immediate family members"
means surviving grandparents, parents, siblings, spouse, reciprocal
beneficiary, children, and any legal guardian of the homicide victim.



"Victim" means a person against whom
a crime has been committed by either an adult or a juvenile.



"Witness" means a person whose
testimony or knowledge is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand
jury or in a criminal investigation, action, prosecution, or proceeding. [L
1988, c 261, pt of §1; am L 1997, c 383, §71]