Consejo Asesor de Víctimas del Crimen de Carolina del Sur

Explicación Simple

Esta ley crea un grupo de personas que ayudan a los que han sido víctimas de un crimen. Sus miembros son seleccionados por el Fiscal General y tienen experiencia en áreas como la ley, medicina y asistencia a víctimas.

Es como un equipo de fútbol donde cada jugador tiene una habilidad especial. Así, cada miembro del consejo tiene su propia experiencia para ayudar a las víctimas.

Ejemplo Práctico

Imagina que María fue víctima de un robo y necesita apoyo. El Consejo Asesor de Víctimas del Crimen puede ayudarla a encontrar recursos y asistencia legal. Un abogado en el consejo puede ofrecerle orientación sobre cómo proceder legalmente.

Texto Original del Estatuto (Inglés)

SECTION 16-3-1160. South Carolina Crime Victim Advisory Board; appointments; terms of office; vacancies in office; meetings; subsistence, mileage, and per diem. (A) There is created a board to be known as the South Carolina Crime Victim Advisory Board to consist of eleven members to be appointed by the Attorney General. Of the original seven members, at least two of the members shall have been admitted to practice law in this State for not less than five years next preceding their appointment, one member shall be a physician licensed to practice medicine under the laws of this State, and one member shall have at least four years' administrative experience in a court-related Victim's Assistance Fund, provided that such a qualified person is available. Of the four additional members, one must be a law enforcement officer with at least five years' administrative experience, one shall have at least five years' experience in directing sexual assault prevention or treatment services, one shall have at least five years' experience in providing services for domestic violence victims, and one shall have been a victim of crime. (B) The term of office of each appointed member is five years and until his successor is appointed and qualified. Of those seven members first appointed, two shall serve for a term of one year, two for a term of two years, one for a term of three years, one for a term of four years, and one for a term of five years, with the initial terms to be designated by the Attorney General when making the initial appointments. The initial terms of four additional members to be appointed as provided in this section are for two, three, four, and five years, respectively, the initial term of each member to be designated by the Attorney General when making the appointmen