In each of the 21 county prosecutors’ offices, there is an office of Victim-Witness Advocacy. The job of each office is to help crime victims and to make sure all of the victims’ rights are met. These offices are staffed with trained professionals who are Victim-Witness Advocates.

• Provide information about the criminal justice and juvenile justice systems
• Provide information on the status and disposition of the case in which you are involved
• Assist with crisis intervention
• Provide transportation if subpoenaed to appear in court
• Provide a secure waiting area before and after a court appearance
• Assist with the return of property held in evidence when possible
• Assist with completing and providing a Victim Information and Impact Statement
• Accompaniment to Grand Jury, criminal proceedings, juvenile proceedings
• Provide child care, if necessary, while you are testifying
• Assist with applications to the Victims of Crime Compensation Office (VCCO)
• Assist in requesting restitution to be submitted to the court
• Provide employer, school, and creditor letters for court attendance
• Provide counseling referrals for issues that are directly related to the crime or court appearance
• Provide referrals to social service agencies
• Assist with registration in VINE and/or Parole to receive notification when a defendant is released from custody
• Arranging for interpreting services
• Arranging for Serological Testing

Community Services	Legal / Advocacy Legal Assistance
Health Services	Crisis / Safety Crisis / Safety / Prevention Domestic Violence Trafficking

Last Updated: 05/10/24