DEFINITIONS:

DEFINITIONS: 1. Crime Victim – A person against whom a criminal offense has been committed and/or the lawful representative of a deceased or incapacitated person. 2. Victim’s Family – Spouse, parent, child, stepchild, sibling, or legal representative of the victim, except when that person is in custody for an offense or is the defendant. 3. Crime Victim Representative – The lawful representative (to include a Service Provider) of a deceased or incapacitated crime victim. 4. Designated Family Member – A family member or a legal guardian of a minor victim, a homicide victim, or a person who is disabled – such designation usually made in the sentencing jurisdiction. 5. Service Provider – A person or persons employed or authorized by a public or a private entity that receives public or private funding primarily to provide counseling, treatment or other supportive assistance to crime victims. 6. Witness – A person who has relevant information about a crime that was committed and who, consequently, could be or has been called as a witness for the prosecution. 7. Other Designated Persons – Persons not included in witness definition above who wish to register because of a relationship or other circumstances involving the inmate – such as estranged or ex-spouse, previously battered companion, concerned neighbor, arresting officer or prosecuting district attorney.