Policy Text
I.
VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE General Order # 28
Effective: 7/20/2023 CFA 14.04
APPROVED: CHIEF CARLOS NORIEGA
POLICY
In an effort to comply with the laws of the State of Florida governing victims and witnesses
of crime, it shall be the policy of the North Bay Village Police Department to inform all
victims and witnesses of their rights as enumerated in Florida Statute. The victims and
witnesses will be made aware of their rights by the use of a Victim/Witness Rights
Brochure.
DEFINITIONS
Victim – A person who suffers physical, financial, or emotional harm as the direct result
of a specified crime committed upon his/her person or property. Also regarded as victims
are a victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor, the lawful representative of the
victim or the victim’s parent or guardian if the victim is a minor, and the next of kin of a
homicide victim.
Witness – a person, as determined by law enforcement, who has information or evidence
relevant to a specific crime.