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Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (Last Updated: June 14,2023) |
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Title54 Criminal Procedure |
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SubTitle54-222a-1_54-222a-3. Duties of Peace Officers |
| Sec. 54-222a-1. Responsibilities of peace officers |
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(a) Each peace officer within this state, as defined in Section 53a-3 (9) of the Connecticut General Statutes, who determines that a crime has been committed shall, pursuant to Section 54-222a of Connecticut General Statutes, render immediate assistance to each victim of such crime unless another peace officer has already done so. (b) That assistance shall include obtaining medical assistance for the victim if the peace officer determines that the victim has suffered physical injury as defined in Section 53a-3 (3) of the Connecticut General Statutes, unless the victim, having been advised of the availability of medical assistance, instructs the peace officer not to obtain such assistance. |
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(Effective September 26, 1990) |
| Sec. 54-222a-2. Victim suffering physical injury to receive victim assistance card |
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(a) In the event that an investigation reveals one or more identifiable victims who have suffered physical injury, the peace officer in charge shall insure that a victim assistance card is delivered to each such victim pursuant to Section 54-222a of the Connecticut General Statutes. (b) The victim assistance card shall be delivered at the first reasonable opportunity, taking into account the physical and emotional condition of the victim, the exigencies of the investigation and any other relevant factors. |
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(Effective September 26, 1990) |
| Sec. 54-222a-3. Other victims shall receive a victim assistance card |
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(a) A member of the family of any crime victim who has been killed or rendered unconscious shall receive a card. (b) A crime victim who has suffered serious emotional trauma shall receive a card. (c) A victim of Family Violence, as defined by Section 46b-38b of the Connecticut General Statutes, shall receive a card. |
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(Effective September 26, 1990) |