SB 919

Abstract

Requires Department of Human Services to provide referral to counsel for child crime victims who are subject to oversight or involvement with department. Specifies authority of crime victims' counsel. Directs Department of Justice to adopt procedures for payment of crime victims' counsel for representation of child crime victims. Directs entities to provide records to crime victims' counsel concerning child crime victim and offense. Authorizes court to order production of records reasonably necessary for representation of child crime victim. Authorizes court to include in judgment of conviction money award for costs of representation by crime victims' counsel. Establishes Child Crime Victim's Counsel Fund. Declares emergency, effective on passage.