Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 23 - JUSTICE
Chapter 23.15 - OFFICE OF VICTIMS SERVICES
Subchapter 23.15.1 - Definitions
Rule 23.15.102 - GENERAL DEFINITIONS

Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 23.15.102

Current through Register Vol. 18, September 20, 2024

(1) "Bodily injury" means a physical or mental trauma directly resulting from:

(a) a physical contact with the victim; or

(b) criminal acts of the offender which were directed toward the victim's person and the victim was aware of the actions at the time of such actions;

(2) "Dependent" includes a minor stepchild who resides with the victim, whether adopted or not, and a child who receives court-ordered child support from the victim;

(3) "Deputy director" is the deputy director/chief of staff of the Department of Justice;

(4) "Law enforcement officer" means a peace officer as defined in 46-1-202, MCA, or an employee of a youth court probation or child protective services agency;

(5) "Office" is the Office of Victims Services;

(6) "Person who has been charged or convicted" includes minors treated under the Youth Court Act, Title 41, chapter 5, MCA; and

(7) "Program" is the Crime Victims Compensation Program.

53-9-104, MCA; IMP, 53-9-103, 53-9-125, 53-9-127, 53-9-128, MCA;

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