Victim Witness/Coordination Services
About
The County Attorney’s Office plays an important role in supporting victims of crime through its Victim/Witness Services. Working alongside advocates, the Child Advocacy Center, and local service providers, the office ensures that victims are informed, heard, and supported throughout every stage of the legal process. Prosecutors and trained victim-witness staff provide updates, court accompaniment, safety information, and resources to help individuals navigate what can be an overwhelming experience. This coordinated approach prioritizes victim safety and healing while maintaining a fair and accountable process for offenders.
Intervention and support – Involve victim in court process as soon as coordinator is made aware of the case.
Orientation to the criminal justice system – Explain the court process and court procedures to all victims of crime.
Assistance with interviews – Assist local police departments with interviews of victims on an as needed basis.
Case status and disposition – Inform victims and witness of ongoing status, dates and times of hearings, trials, final disposition, sentence review, reduction and parole hearings.
Court support services – Provide pretrial courtroom tours, accompany and support victims throughout the pre-trial hearings, the trial and post-trial hearings.
Referrals – Direct the victim to community resources for further assistance. This includes counseling services as well.
Property return assistance – Facilitate the return of property being held as evidence.
Assistance with restitution – Assist with handling of court-ordered restitution.
Assistance with Victim Impact Statements – Assist in the preparation of a statement to the Court describing the impact the crime has had on the victim. Accompany victim to the sentencing hearing.
Parole Notification – Ensure that the victim is notified of the right to speak at the defendant’s parole hearing and is informed of changes in parole status. Accompany victim/family to appeals, reduction in sentence hearings, and parole hearings at the State Prison.