16-118. - Prosecutor to Notify Victim of Decision as to Prosecution.

(1)

The prosecutor responsible for making the decision whether or not to prosecute shall advise the victim, upon request, of the status of the victim's case and shall notify the victim of a decision within five days after it has been made.

(2)

Notification to the victim that charges will not be filed shall include a description of the procedures available to the victim in that jurisdiction to initiate a criminal or other protective proceeding.