Section 61.9.30. Cooperation with law enforcement.

To be eligible for compensation, the victim of crime must cooperate with the reasonable requests of law enforcement.

       9.30(1) Reasonable cooperation. Reasonable cooperation by the victim may include, but is not limited to, the following:

        a.           Providing law enforcement with a true and accurate report of the crime.

        b.           Participating in the investigation of the crime to assist law enforcement in the identification of a suspect as requested including the review of photographs, composites, and lineups.

        c.           Participating in prosecution procedures including deposition and trial testimony as requested.

       9.30(2) Determination of cooperation. In determining whether a victim reasonably cooperated with law enforcement, the division may consider the victim’s age, physical condition, psychological state, cultural or linguistic barriers, and any compelling health or safety reasons that would jeopardize the well-being of the victim.

       9.30(3) Polygraph testing. In determining whether a victim reasonably cooperated with law enforcement, the refusal of a victim to undergo a polygraph examination shall not be the basis of denial.

       9.30(4) Sexual abuse victim. A victim of sexual abuse shall be deemed to have reasonably cooperated with law enforcement if the victim undergoes a sexual abuse evidentiary examination.

       9.30(5) Domestic abuse victim. A victim of domestic abuse shall be deemed to have reasonably cooperated with law enforcement if a report of the crime was made to law enforcement.