Victim Services - POLICY

Idaho
Department of
Correction

Policy
Title:
Victim Services

Page:
1 of 1

Control Number:
102
Version:
1.0
Adopted:
12/28/2020

Josh Tewalt, director, approved this document on 12/28/2020.
Open to the public: Yes
Revision Summary
Revision date (12/28/2020) version 1.0: This is a new policy governing the victim services
provided by the Idaho Department of Correction .
BOARD OF CORRECTION IDAPA RULE NUMBER 06.01.01.05
Victim Services
POLICY STATEMENT
It is the department’s policy to ensure that the rights of victims are preserved and protected .
PURPOSE
The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance regarding how the Idaho Department of
Correction (IDOC) will comply with Idaho law to provide notification to crime victims and to
protect their confidentiality in accordance with Idaho Code, § 19-5306, Rights of Victims
During Investigation, Prosecution and Disposition of the Crime and Article I, Section 22 of
the Idaho Constitution: Rights of Crime Victims .
SCOPE
This policy applies to residents housed in IDOC correctional facilities and staff members
involved in providing services to victims.
RESPONSIBILITY
The director of the IDOC is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation,
and monitoring of standard operating procedures (SOPs) to address compliance with Idaho
laws pertaining to victim rights.
REFERENCES
Idaho Code, § 19-5306
Idaho Constitution, Article I, Section 22. Rights of Crime Victims.

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