Chapter to Benefit Victim not Offenders. Conversion of Community Service to Fines. This Chapter shall be known as the Bill of Rights for victims and witnesses of crimes. Homicide victim means a person whose death was caused by another person under the provisions of Chapter 16 of Title 9, Guam Code Annotated. Surviving immediate family members means surviving grandparents, parents, siblings, spouse, children, and any legal guardian of the homicide victim.
Victim means a person against whom a crime has been committed by either an adult or a juvenile.
Witness means a person whose testimony or knowledge is desired in any proceeding or investigation by a grand jury or in a criminal investigation, action, prosecution or proceeding. Eligibility of Victims. A victim has the rights afforded by this Chapter and is eligible for the services provid-ed under this Chapter. Basic Bill of Rights for Victims and Witnesses. If the crime charged is a felony, the victim, a surviving immediate family member, or witness shall be notified of major developments in the case, whenever appropriate, in order to avoid jeopardizing an investigation.