During a DV response, victims should be informed of rights as specified by which statute?

During a DV response, victims should be informed of rights as specified by which statute?

• A. KRS 421.500
• B. KRS 403.785
• C. KRS 215.010
• D. KRS 510.120

Answer: (A)

In a domestic violence response, victims must be informed about their rights and the resources available to them. This duty comes from the Victims’ Rights Act, which in Kentucky is codified at KRS 421.500. That statute spells out the rights of crime victims and witnesses and requires agencies to inform them about services, safety resources, and how to pursue remedies like court proceedings and restitution. Because it explicitly addresses informing victims of their rights in criminal cases—including domestic violence situations—KRS 421.500 is the correct reference. The other statutes cover different topics and do not establish the broad rights-notification obligation tied to DV responses.

In a domestic violence response, victims must be informed about their rights and the resources available to them. This duty comes from the Victims’ Rights Act, which in Kentucky is codified at KRS 421.500. That statute spells out the rights of crime victims and witnesses and requires agencies to inform them about services, safety resources, and how to pursue remedies like court proceedings and restitution. Because it explicitly addresses informing victims of their rights in criminal cases—including domestic violence situations—KRS 421.500 is the correct reference. The other statutes cover different topics and do not establish the broad rights-notification obligation tied to DV responses.