Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 49, December 6, 2024
Section 149-7-9 - Procedure when Arrest is not Made9.1. If an arrest is not made the law enforcement officer should: 9.1.a. Explain to the victim the reasons that an arrest is not being made;9.1.b. Advise the victim of the applicability of criminal laws, procedures for filing a criminal complaint, the availability of a petition for a personal safety order, the procedures for filing a petition, and the remedies an order may contain;9.1.c. Encourage the victim to contact the nearest available sexual assault or domestic violence program for information regarding services available to victims of stalking;9.1.d. Inform the victim that the law enforcement officer will provide transportation for or facilitate transportation of the victim to a community-based service provider or the appropriate court; and,9.1.e. Inform the victim they have the right to file a claim with the West Virginia Crime Victims Compensation Fund.