Jus 12.02(5)(j)2. 2. Programs shall refer victims to criminal justice authorities responsible for the return of property held as evidence and assist victims in securing the release of the property.

Jus 12.02(5)(j)3. 3. Programs may contact criminal justice authorities responsible for the return of property in order to obtain the early release of victims’ property.

Jus 12.02(5)(j)4. 4. Programs may participate in the administration of a system that facilitates the early release of victims’ property.

Jus 12.02(5)(k) (k) Protection services.

Jus 12.02(5)(k)1. 1. Programs shall inform victims and witnesses of protection available, the level of protection available, and whom to contact if they are threatened or harassed.

Jus 12.02(5)(k)2. 2. When informed of threats or harassment, programs shall alert the appropriate law enforcement agencies and prosecutor.

Jus 12.02(5)(k)3. 3. Programs may arrange with law enforcement agencies to investigate allegations of intimidation or threats against victims and witnesses of crime.

Jus 12.02(5)(L) (L) Waiting facilities and reception.

Jus 12.02(5)(L)1. 1. Programs shall provide safe, comfortable, and convenient facilities for victims and witnesses to wait upon their arrival to appear in court.

Jus 12.02(5)(L)2. 2. Programs shall provide for witness reception. Witness reception shall include information on waiting facilities, restrooms, food service, and other similar needs.

Jus 12.02(5)(L)3. 3. Programs may provide a separate waiting room for victims and witnesses while awaiting court appearances.

Jus 12.02(5)(m) (m) Child victims and witnesses.

Jus 12.02(5)(m)1. 1. Programs may provide information and referrals specially suited to children’s needs, taking into consideration each child’s level of development, language skills, ability to understand, and the sensitivity of the crime.

Jus 12.02(5)(m)2. 2. Programs may provide explanations in language understood by the child of all legal proceedings in which the child is involved.

Jus 12.02(5)(m)3. 3. Programs may provide advice to the court concerning the child’s ability to understand the legal proceedings and the questions being asked. The advice may include the following:

Jus 12.02(5)(m)3.a. a. Assistance in determinations concerning the taking of videotaped depositions;

Jus 12.02(5)(m)3.b. b. Appropriate action to ensure a speedy trial in order to minimize the length of time the child must endure the stress of involvement in legal proceedings; and

Jus 12.02(5)(m)3.c. c. Assessment of the adverse impact a delay or continuance may have on the well being of a child victim or witness.

Jus 12.02(5)(m)4. 4. Programs may provide advice to the court concerning the child’s ability to cooperate with the prosecution and potential effects of the proceedings on the child.

Jus 12.02(5)(n) (n) Notification of application for pardon or parole. Programs shall assist victims in enforcing their rights under s. 950.04 (1v) (f), Stats., pertaining to the provision of written statements concerning pardon and parole applications of convicted offenders. Arrangements for notification shall be in accordance with the provisions of ss. 304.06 (1) and 304.09, Stats.

Jus 12.02(6) (6) Related personnel and agencies. The plan shall include a list of all the people and organizations, public and private, who are responsible for services related to victims and witnesses.

Jus 12.02(7) (7) Staffing. The plan shall indicate personnel proposed to carry out the functions of the program, including paid and volunteer staff, and an organization chart which shows how the victim and witness staff fits into the agency within which it is located in the county.

Jus 12.02(8) (8) Education, training and experience. The plan shall contain position descriptions which include the education, training, and experience required of staff providing services through the program.

Jus 12.02(9) (9) Civil rights assurance. The plan shall contain an addendum which assures that the county or any of its subcontractors for purposes of providing victim and witness services will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, handicap, sex, physical condition, developmental disability, sexual orientation, or national origin.

Jus 12.02(10) (10) Use of volunteers. Counties may use volunteers and existing public resources for the provision of these services.

Jus 12.02(11) (11) Provision of service. Programs shall provide as many services as possible in person or over the telephone.

Jus 12.02(12) (12) Budget submission. In plan submissions, plan revisions, and reimbursement claims, a budget shall be submitted by the county to the department in sufficient detail to show the basis for the computation of the cost, justification, and explanation of budget items. The budget shall cover the entire victim and witness program.

Jus 12.02(13) (13) Budget categories. The proposed budget shall include the following categories:

Jus 12.02(13)(a) (a) Personal services - salaries