Jus 12.02(5)(g) (g) Transportation.

Jus 12.02(5)(g)1. 1. Programs shall inform victims and witnesses who request it of transportation services available related to participation in the investigation or prosecution of the crime and how to avail themselves of those services.

Jus 12.02(5)(g)2. 2. Transportation services shall include the provision of information regarding the location of the courthouse and available parking facilities.

Jus 12.02(5)(g)3. 3. Programs may provide transportation directly, when deemed necessary by program staff for the participation of victims and witnesses in criminal justice proceedings.

Jus 12.02(5)(h) (h) Victim impact statements and restitution.

Jus 12.02(5)(h)1. 1. Programs shall inform victims of felonies of their right to provide the court with information pertaining to the economic, physical, and psychological effects of the crime upon them.

Jus 12.02(5)(h)2. 2. Programs may assist victims of felonies in developing victim impact statements to be provided to the court at the time of sentencing.

Jus 12.02(5)(h)3. 3. Programs may assist in the early gathering of restitution information for the purpose of providing the court and the district attorney with information pertaining to the economic effect of the crime upon the victim of a felony. The determination, verification, and collection of restitution are not victim services for purposes of this chapter.

Jus 12.02(5)(i) (i) Employer intercession.

Jus 12.02(5)(i)1. 1. Programs shall notify employers of the victims and witnesses of crime of their employees’ involvement in the case whenever a victim or witness requests such notification and program staff determine it is feasible.

Jus 12.02(5)(i)2. 2. Programs may intercede with a victim’s or witness’s employer at the employee’s request when the occurrence of the crime or the court appearance might cause the employee to lose time from work which may jeopardize the employee’s wage or employment.

Jus 12.02(5)(j) (j) Property return.

Jus 12.02(5)(j)1. 1. Programs shall inform victims of their right to have personal property held as evidence returned within a reasonable amount of time.

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;