This law section outlines the rules for canceling, expiring, or voluntarily withdrawing from a victim support program in Pennsylvania. It specifies conditions under which a program participant's certification can be canceled, how long certifications last, and the process for withdrawal. The section also details how government agencies must accept designated addresses from program participants.
Certification can be canceled if the participant provides false information, fails to notify changes within five days, or if mail is returned as nondeliverable.
Certification expires three years from the date of certification, with a notice sent 30 days prior to expiration.
Yes, a participant can voluntarily withdraw at any time by providing written notice to the Office of Victim Advocate.
Agencies must accept the substitute address on the card unless a waiver is granted or the participant is a released offender under probation or parole.