What are the responsibilities and job description for the Crime Victim Liaison position at Burnet County, TX?
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The position of Crime Victim Liaison performs those statutory duties imposed upon it by the Code of Criminal Procedure; Chapter 56, Subchapter A, Crime Victims' Rights, and Subchapter B, Crime Victim's Compensation.
Subchapter A., Article 56.04 (d), establishes that the primary duties of the Crime Victim Liaison are to ensure that a victim, guardian of a victim, or close relative of a deceased victim are afforded the rights granted to victims, guardians, or close relatives of deceased victims by Subdivisions (4),(6), and (9) of Article 56.02 (a) (4) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
These primary duties shall be performed in consultation with the Victim Assistance Coordinator in the office of the attorney representing the state in the related criminal cases to ensure compliance with state statutes and enhance effectiveness in meeting the crime victim assistance standards established by the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, Victim Services Division.
Salary : $24 - $25