Laws Governing SOVA
South Carolina Law
Constitution – Article I
Section 24 Victims’ Bill of Rights (Constitutional Amendment)
Code of Laws – Title 16, Chapter 3
- Article 13 Compensation of Victims of Crime (SOVA laws)
- Article 14 Victim/Witness Assistance Program (SOVA laws)
- Article 15 Victim and Witness Service
- Article 16 Crime Victims’ Ombudsman of the Office of the Governor
Code of Regulations – Chapter 132
- Chapter 132 SC Crime Victim’s Advisory Board (SOVA reg.)
Laws Governing the Collection/Disbursement of Crime Victim
Monies at the Municipal & County Levels
- See Sections 14-1-203, 14-1-204, 14-1-205, 14-1-206, 14-1-207
Victim Services Statutes
- Roles of Law Enforcement: Section 16-3-1520 through 1545
- Roles of Jails, etc.: Sections 16-3-1525 (H) through 1560
- Roles of Prosecutors: Sections 16-3-1515 – 1555
- Roles of Courts: Sections 16-3-1525 (H) through 1555
- Roles of State Agencies: Sections 16-3-1530 - 1540
- Role of the Attorney General: Sections 16-3-1560(B)
- Legislative Intent: Sections 16-3-1505
- Roles and Responsibilities of Victims: Section 16-3-1515
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