Under the Special Victims rule, the notification is required for sex crimes or attempted sex crimes involving a child who is under which age?

• A. 11 years or younger
• B. 12 years or younger
• C. 13 years or younger
• D. 14 years or younger

Answer: (B)

Under the Special Victims rule, notification is required when a sex crime or attempted sex crime involves a child who is 12 years old or younger. This 12-year-or-younger threshold is used because younger children are especially vulnerable and need immediate, specialized attention from investigators who handle offenses against minors. When the victim is 12 or younger, the procedure is triggered to involve the appropriate Special Victims unit and ensure rapid protection, support, and a focused investigation. If the child is older than 12, this specific notification path isn’t invoked under this rule, which is why the threshold is defined as 12 years old or younger.