Wyoming Statutes
§ 1-40-202 — Definitions
Wyoming·Title 01 Civil Procedure·Ch. 40 CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION·Art. 2 VICTIM AND WITNESS BILL OF RIGHTS
(a)As used in this act:
(i)"Criminal act" means conduct which would
constitute a crime as defined by the laws of this state;
(ii)"Victim" means an individual who has suffered
direct or threatened physical, emotional or financial harm as
the result of the commission of a criminal act or a family
member of a victim who is a minor or an incompetent or a
surviving family member of a homicide victim;
(iii)"Witness" means a person who is likely to
testify in a criminal proceeding;
(iv)"Key witness" means any witness identified in
writing by the prosecution as being entitled to the rights
provided by this act;
(v)"This act" means W.S. 1-40-201 through 1-40-210.
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