After charges are filed, the victim should be notified no later than which timeframe?

• A. No later than 10 days after the initial appearance
• B. 24 hours after charges
• C. 7 days after the initial appearance
• D. Immediately upon charging

Answer: (A)

The idea being tested is when victims must be informed after charges are filed. After charges are filed, victims should be notified no later than 10 days after the initial appearance. The initial appearance is the first court session where the charges are formally addressed, and it sets the baseline for notifying the victim about the case—for example, upcoming hearings, plea offers, or disposition. This 10‑day deadline balances providing timely information to the victim with giving the prosecutor and the court time to prepare and communicate the specifics. The other timeframes aren’t appropriate because they either demand notification much sooner (immediately or within 24 hours) or place the deadline earlier or later than the established rule (7 days after initial appearance).