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HERE IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT THE VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM MAY PROVIDE TO A VICTIM OF CRIME IN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER

AFTER RECEIVING A COPY OF THE POLICE REPORT WITH VICTIMS NAMES, WE WILL SEND AN INITIAL LETTER TO THEM INFORMING THEM OF THEIR RIGHTS AND SERVICES WE WILL PROVIDE TO THEM
CHECKS IF THERE IS ANY RESTITUTION DUE THE VICTIM EITHER IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL BILLS, STOLEN OR DESTROYED PROPERTY
PREPARE A RESTITUTION STATEMENT FOR THE COURT SO THAT THE JUDGE MAY ORDER REPAYMENT TO THE VICTIM
WILL EXPLAIN TO THE VICTIM THE JUDICIAL PROCESS AND THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM
NOTIFY THE VICTIM OF UPCOMING COURT DATES AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM
WILL HELP THE VICTIM FILE A CLAIM WITH VIRGINIA VICTIM'S FUND TO HAVE VICTIMS’ MEDICAL EXPENSES, LOSS OF WAGES, ETC. CONSIDERED FOR PAYMENT
GIVE COURTROOM TOURS TO VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
PROVIDE DIRECT REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, I.E. POLICE DEPARTMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES, LAUREL CENTER, ETC…
HELP VICTIM PREPARE A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE USED BY THE JUDGE WHEN SENTENCING IN FELONY CASES
MAY ESCORT VICTIM TO TRIAL AND GIVE COURTROOM SUPPORT
NOTIFY THE VICTIMS & WITNESSES OF COURT PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING CONTINUANCES, TRIALS, AND SENTENCING
NOTIFY VICTIM OF OUTCOME OF CASE AND IF RESTITUTION WAS ORDERED
REGISTER A VICTIM WITH “VINE” – PRISONER RELEASE NOTIFICATION PROGRAM

THERE ARE MANY OTHER SERVICES THAT ARE PROVIDED AS REQUIRED BY THE “VICTIMS’ BILL OF RIGHTS”. IF YOU NEED ANY ASSISTANCE AS A VICTIM OR WITNESS OF A CRIME IN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER, PLEASE CALL US AT(540)-722-7940

Please click on above picture for a sample of Virginia's Victim Impact Statement

Winchester's Victim Witness Program