Act No. 8551 (34th Legislature) — An Act amending the Virgin Islands Code title 34, chapter 8, to require the Virgin Islands Police Department and the Virgin Islands Attorney
ACTNO. 8551 BILL NO. 34-0141 THIRTY-FOURTH LEGISLATURE OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS Regular Session 2022 An Act amending the Virgin Islands Code title 34, chapter 8, to require the Virgin Islands Police Department and the Virgin Islands Attorney General’s Office to notify expeditiously victims of crimes against the person of the release of their alleged perpetrator; amending title 5, chapter 407, section 4606 relating to restitution and notification of victims of crime by the Territorial Parole Board of an inmate’s release to increase the time, contents, and the methods of notification to a crime victim of an inmate’s release; and for other related purposes WHEREAS, experiencing a crime against one’s person has the potential of causing severe physical, emotional, and mental harm both immediately after the incident and during the term of that person’s life; WHEREAS, studies suggest that there is a correlation between being a victim of a crime against the person and depression and suicidal behavior; WHEREAS, a person who is a victim of crime against the person may experience a diminished sens …
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