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Section 31-26-5 - Exercise of rights; requirements for victim

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A victim may exercise his rights pursuant to the provisions of the Victims of Crime Act only if he: A. reports the criminal offense within five days of the occurrence or discovery of the criminal offense, unless the district attorney determines that the victim had a reasonable excuse for failing to do so; B. provides the district attorney with current and updated information regarding the victim's name, address and telephone number; and C. fully cooperates with and fully responds to reasonable requests made by law enforcement agencies and district attorneys. History: Laws 1994, ch. 144, § 5.