§ 12-29-7 Domestic abuse court advocacyproject. – (a) There is established within the court system a domestic abuse courtadvocacy project to provide the services as set forth in subsection (b) of thissection. The administrator of the court system may contract with a nonprofitagency or organization which has a demonstrated record of service to victims ofdomestic violence for the purpose of operating the project.
(b) The responsibilities of the project shall include, butnot be limited to:
(1) Advising victims of domestic violence crimes of theirrights pursuant to chapter 28 of this title, and assisting victims in securingthose rights;
(2) Informing victims of the availability of protectiveorders and assisting victims in obtaining those orders as appropriate;
(3) Referring victims to shelter services, counseling, andother social services, as appropriate; and
(4) Monitoring the justice system's response to and treatmentof victims of domestic violence crimes.
(c) The project shall assure coordination with other victimsservices programs, shelters, and other organizations or agencies offeringservices to victims of domestic abuse.
§ 12-29-7 Domestic abuse court advocacyproject. – (a) There is established within the court system a domestic abuse courtadvocacy project to provide the services as set forth in subsection (b) of thissection. The administrator of the court system may contract with a nonprofitagency or organization which has a demonstrated record of service to victims ofdomestic violence for the purpose of operating the project.
(b) The responsibilities of the project shall include, butnot be limited to:
(1) Advising victims of domestic violence crimes of theirrights pursuant to chapter 28 of this title, and assisting victims in securingthose rights;
(2) Informing victims of the availability of protectiveorders and assisting victims in obtaining those orders as appropriate;
(3) Referring victims to shelter services, counseling, andother social services, as appropriate; and
(4) Monitoring the justice system's response to and treatmentof victims of domestic violence crimes.
(c) The project shall assure coordination with other victimsservices programs, shelters, and other organizations or agencies offeringservices to victims of domestic abuse.
§ 12-29-7 Domestic abuse court advocacyproject. – (a) There is established within the court system a domestic abuse courtadvocacy project to provide the services as set forth in subsection (b) of thissection. The administrator of the court system may contract with a nonprofitagency or organization which has a demonstrated record of service to victims ofdomestic violence for the purpose of operating the project.
(b) The responsibilities of the project shall include, butnot be limited to:
(1) Advising victims of domestic violence crimes of theirrights pursuant to chapter 28 of this title, and assisting victims in securingthose rights;
(2) Informing victims of the availability of protectiveorders and assisting victims in obtaining those orders as appropriate;
(3) Referring victims to shelter services, counseling, andother social services, as appropriate; and
(4) Monitoring the justice system's response to and treatmentof victims of domestic violence crimes.
(c) The project shall assure coordination with other victimsservices programs, shelters, and other organizations or agencies offeringservices to victims of domestic abuse.
