Establishes the division of the crime victims' statewide advocate to represent crime victims' and witnesses' legal interests during discovery and.
New York A10166 establishes the division of the crime victims' statewide advocate within the office of victim services. The advocate, appointed by the director with the advice of the office's advisory council, will represent crime victims' and witnesses' legal interests during discovery and trial. The division will also assist with victim compensation applications and provide information on victims' and witnesses' legal rights and protections. The division will have offices in each county, with the principal office in Albany and at least one office in New York City.
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