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Victim and Witness Services

S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1505— Legislative intent
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1510— Definitions
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1515— Victim or witness to supply certain information; requirements for restitution; victims wishing to be present in court to notify prosecuting agency or summary court judge; victim impact statement
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1520— Victim entitled to copy of initial incident report; assistance in applying for victim's compensation benefits; information on progress of case
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1525— Arrest or detention of person accused of committing offense; notification to victims; protection of witnesses; notification of bond proceedings; juvenile detention hearings
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1530— Notification of victim of release, escape or transfer of accused
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1535— Summary court's duty to notify victim of victim's rights; form for victim impact statement
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1540— Department of Juvenile Justice to confer with victims before taking certain actions
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1545— Juvenile cases; notification to victims of right to submit victim impact statement for disposition proceeding; form of statement; other required information for victims
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1550— Restriction on employers of victims and witnesses; protection of rights of victims and witnesses
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1555— Expert witness fees; distribution, maintenance and use of victim's impact statements
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1560— Notification to victim of post-conviction proceedings affecting probation, parole, or release, and of victim's right to attend
S.C. Code Ann. § 16-3-1565— No cause of action against public employees or agencies