Establishes the division of the crime victims' statewide advocate to represent crime victims' and witnesses' legal interests during discovery and.
New York S07296 establishes the division of the crime victims' statewide advocate within the office of victim services. The crime victims' advocate will represent crime victims' and witnesses' legal interests during discovery and trial, provide legal assistance with victim compensation applications, and offer information on victims' and witnesses' legal rights and protections. The division will have offices in Albany, New York City, and each county, with branch offices established as needed.
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