State Victims' Rights Statutes Expand Definition of ‘Case’ and Notification Requirements

State Victims' Rights Statutes Expand Definition of ‘Case’ and Notification Requirements The passage outlines state-level victim‑rights statutes in Arizona and Hawaii, describing procedural definitions and notification duties. It contains no references to high‑ranking officials, financial flows, or misconduct, offering only general legal context with limited investigative utility. Key insights: Arizona defines a victim based on conduct giving probable cause, not formal charges.; Victims in Arizona may receive rights information even before prosecution decisions.; Arizona courts allow victims to invoke rights in civil forfeiture cases.