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Free service to help victims of crime. Advocates guide victims through the criminal justice system and give information and referrals to other services for victims of crime in Douglas County.
The court process can be confusing and overwhelming. Advocates can answer questions and help victims understand the different steps that may happen in the court case, explain rights, and be present each step of the way.
The most important service provided by Victim Assistance Advocates is continued support for the victim and family throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Additional services available include:
-Information and orientation about the criminal justice system
-Information on the status of each case
-Help filing protection orders
-Courtroom tours, trial preparation, court accompaniment
-Help with Victim Impact Statements
-Help requesting state victim funds
-Referrals to community agencies
The court process can be confusing and overwhelming. Advocates can answer questions and help victims understand the different steps that may happen in the court case, explain rights, and be present each step of the way.
The most important service provided by Victim Assistance Advocates is continued support for the victim and family throughout their involvement with the criminal justice system. Additional services available include:
-Information and orientation about the criminal justice system
-Information on the status of each case
-Help filing protection orders
-Courtroom tours, trial preparation, court accompaniment
-Help with Victim Impact Statements
-Help requesting state victim funds
-Referrals to community agencies
Categories
Transportation for Endangered People
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim Support
The County Attorney's office provides the prosecution of crimes in the county and provides crime victim/witness services. This office is responsible for the enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Duties also include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advising for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convening the grand jury.
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District Attorney
Crime Witness Support
General Crime Victim Assistance
Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.
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Crime Witness Support
Marshals Offices
Advocates and offers support to victims of crime. Works closely with law enforcement and other community agencies to ensure that the victim is protected from additional acts committed by the Defendant; to protect the children and other family members of the victim from exposure to, or possible injury inflicted by the Defendant; and to gather restitution information from the victims of crimes.
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Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim Support
Aids crime victims in locating assistance.
Information and orientation of the criminal justice system.
Information on status of cases.
Referrals to social service agencies.
Assistance with filings of victim impact statements.
Help with filing for restitution, domestic abuse orders, harassment orders, and claims for State Crime Victim Assistance.
Information and orientation of the criminal justice system.
Information on status of cases.
Referrals to social service agencies.
Assistance with filings of victim impact statements.
Help with filing for restitution, domestic abuse orders, harassment orders, and claims for State Crime Victim Assistance.
Categories
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim Support
Offers support and counseling to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual assault, felony assault (including domestic), burglary, and misdemeanors involving the elderly. Also provides services to those impacted by suicide.
Services include education about victim rights to address the emotional needs of the victim; information on the Criminal Justice System; assistance in filing protection orders and victim compensation forms; and referrals to agencies.
Offers a support group for victims of violent crime.
Services include education about victim rights to address the emotional needs of the victim; information on the Criminal Justice System; assistance in filing protection orders and victim compensation forms; and referrals to agencies.
Offers a support group for victims of violent crime.
Categories
Crime Victim Support
Crime Victim Support Groups
Crime Witness Support
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.
Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.
Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.
Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
Notifies victims and witnesses of the status of cases, court appearances, and case dispositions. Escorts victims and witnesses to the courtroom in which they are to testify. Inform victims and witnesses of the availability of witness fees and reimbursement of expenses. Assist victims with prompt return of personal property held as evidence in a criminal case.
Assists with restitution and referrals to other human service agencies.
Provide victims assistance in filling out and obtaining both Protection Orders for Domestic Abuse and Harassment.
Categories
Crime Victim Support
Crime Witness Support
The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services, and is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.
Categories
Crime Witness Support
District Attorney
General Crime Victim Assistance
Legal Counseling
Criminal History Records
Provides information about the criminal justice system for crime victims and witnesses.
Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.
Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Assists with restitution, referrals to other human service agencies, accompaniment to court, and transportation when needed.
Helps with Victim Impact Statements and Crime Victim Compensation applications.
Categories
Crime Witness Support
Crime Victim Support
Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.
Categories
Crime Witness Support
Marshals Offices
Responsible for protecting the federal judicial process; conducting fugitive investigations; managing and selling assets seized and forfeited by federal law enforcement agencies nationwide; safe and secure confinement, care, and transportation of federal prisoners; and operation of the federal Witness Security Program.
Categories
Crime Witness Support
Marshals Offices
The County Attorney is responsible for the enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials. Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; and victim witness services.
Categories
Criminal History Records
Legal Counseling
District Attorney
General Crime Victim Assistance
Crime Witness Support
The County Attorney provides prosecution and victim witness services. This office is responsible for enforcement of laws and providing legal advice and defense to the county officials.
Some of the duties of the County Attorney include prosecution of all crimes committed in the county; defense of the county in all action brought against it; collection of money due on forfeited bonds; legal advisor for the Board of Supervisors and other county officials in official business; and convene the grand jury.
Categories
Criminal History Records
General Crime Victim Assistance
District Attorney
Crime Witness Support