Victim Support Act (VSA)

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Art. 30

1 The administrative and judicial authorities shall not charge victims and their relatives any costs for their procedures relating to the provision of counselling, emergency assistance, longer-term assistance, damages and satisfaction. 2 Costs may be imposed on persons who bring legal proceedings in bad faith. 3 Victims and their relatives shall not be required to reimburse the costs of a legal representative appointed to act on their behalf free of charge.

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