Services
- Criminal Justice support & advocacy
- Explanation of the judicial system
- Crisis intervention
- Case information and notification
- Referrals to community agencies
- Accompaniment to court proceedings, interviews, & preliminary hearings
- Preparation for court testimony
- Secure victim/witness waiting room
- Assistance with written and oral victim impact statements
- Assistance with property return
- Restitution recovery
- Employer/Creditor intervention
- Assistance with harassment / intimidation
- Court tours for victims & witness
- Assistance in filing claims with PCCD's Victims Compensation Program
- Assistance with transportation and child care
- County sentences:enrollment in the Release Notification Program
- State sentences: enrollment in the Victim Notification Program
- Homicide Support Group
- On-call system for court appearances
The criminal justice system exists to benefit all the law abiding citizens of our state. Crime victims hold a special place in the system and the District Attorney's Office is committed to meeting the legitimate needs of all victims. While we can't guarantee results, we do guarantee to provide victims with the information they need to minimize the confusion often present in the system. We will notify victims of important events and ensure they have a chance to be heard. Everyone must understand however, that sometimes other considerations may outweigh a victim's personal request. Service to victims is one of our top priorities and with your help we can make the criminal justice system better for everyone.
- David J. Freed, District Attorney