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    PCCD Victims Services

    Law Enforcement Victims Rights Notification

    When responding to an incident, law enforcement officers are required by law to provide basic information on the rights and services available for crime victims and the availability of crime victims' compensation.

    Law Enforcement Victims' Rights Notification

    On July 11, 2022, Governor Wolf signed Act 77 into law amending the Crime Victims Act (CVA). With the passing of Act 77:

    1. 1

      Provide Basic Information

      The law enforcement agency responding to or investigating an incident shall provide basic information on the rights and services available for crime victims and the availability of crime victims' compensation to the direct victim or, if appropriate, a member of the direct victim's family.

    2. 2

      At First Contact

      The information shall be provided when the agency has first contact with the direct victim or, if appropriate, a member of the direct victim's family or as soon as reasonably possible.

    3. 3

      Indicate on Police Report

      The law enforcement agency responding to or investigating an incident shall indicate on the police report that the information required was provided to the direct victim or, if appropriate, a member of the direct victim's family.

    County-Specific Information

    To further assist law enforcement officers, PCCD has developed a Law Enforcement Victim Rights Guide as well as pre-populated guides with contact information for victim service agencies in every Pennsylvania county. While agencies are encouraged to use these pre-filled versions, they also have the option to download a blank guide, allowing them to enter local victim service contact details as needed. Please use the search function below to find the right form for your needs.