§ 16-90-1107 - Information from law enforcement agencies. - Arkansas Statutes

16-90-1107. Information from law enforcement agencies.

(a) After initial contact between a victim and a law enforcement agency responsible for investigating a crime, the agency shall promptly give in writing to the victim:

(1) An explanation of the victim's rights under this subchapter; and

(2) Information concerning the availability of:

(A) Assistance to victims, including medical, housing, counseling, financial, social, legal, and emergency services;

(B) Compensation for victims under the Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Act, 16-90-701 et seq., and the name, street address, and telephone number of the agency to contact;

(C) Protection of the victim, including protective court orders; and

(D) Access by the victim and the defendant to public records related to the case.

(b) As soon as practicable, the law enforcement agency shall give to the victim, as relevant, the following:

(1) Information as to the suspect's identity, unless inconsistent with law enforcement purposes;

(2) Information as to whether the suspect has been taken into custody, has escaped, or has been released, and any conditions imposed on the release when such information has been made known to the law enforcement agency;

(3) The file number of the case and the name, office address, and office telephone number of a law enforcement officer assigned to investigate the case; and

(4) The prosecuting attorney's name, office address, and office telephone number.