§ 75E-11-303. Designation of program assistants.

7/1/2026 (1) The department may designate as a program assistant, an individual that: (a) (i) is an employee of the commission or a state or local government entity; or (ii) is a volunteer for an organization that provides counseling, assistance, or support services at no charge to victims; and (b) (i) provides counseling, referrals, or other services to victims; and (ii) completes any training or registration process required by the department. (2) A program assistant shall: (a) assist an applicant in preparing an application for the program; and (b) sign, date, and verify an application for the program. (3) A signature of a program assistant is a recommendation by the program assistant that the applicant is eligible to participate in the program under Section 75E-11-302.