Notice of crime to victim compensation coordinator; information to be provided to victim

19-4808. Notice of crime to victim compensation coordinator; information to be provided to victim. (a) Within seven days after the initial contact between the victim of a reported crime and the law enforcement agency investigating the crime, such agency shall notify the victim compensation coordinator* of the report of the crime and the name and address of the victim or victims. (b) A law enforcement agency shall provide the following information to the victim: (1) The availability of emergency and medical services numbers, if needed; (2) the police report number, in writing; (3) the address and telephone number of the prosecutor's office that the victim should contact to obtain information about victims' rights pursuant to K.S.A. 74-7333 and 74-7335, and amendments thereto; (4) the name, address and telephone number of the local board and information about victim compensation benefits, if any local board has been appointed in the county; (5) advise the victim that the details of the crime may be made public; and (6) advise the victim of such victim's rights under K.S.A. 74-7333 and 74-7335, and amendments thereto. (c) A law enforcement agency may adopt any procedure to transmit such information which substantially complies with the provisions of this section. History: L. 1990, ch. 321, § 9; July 1. Revisor's Note: * Reference should have been to the property crime compensation coordinator. Law Review and Bar Journal References: "What Every Lawyer Should Know About Crime Victims' Rights in Kansas," Suzanne Valdez, 80 J.K.B.A. No. 10, 28 (2011). Previous | Next LEGISLATIVE COORDINATING COUNCIL General Policies 2026 Archived LCC Documents Archived LCC Meetings REVISOR OF STATUTES Archived Session Documents Archived School Finance Documents USEFUL LINKS Session Laws Kansas Administrative Regulations OTHER LEGISLATIVE SITES Kansas Legislature Administrative Services Division of Post Audit Research Department Contact Us PDF Help www.ksrevisor.gov 2026