General Victim's Service
HERE IS A SAMPLE OF WHAT THE VICTIM WITNESS PROGRAM MAY PROVIDE TO A VICTIM OF CRIME IN THE CITY OF WINCHESTER
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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
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CHECKS IF THERE IS ANY RESTITUTION DUE THE VICTIM EITHER IN THE FORM OF MEDICAL BILLS, STOLEN OR DESTROYED PROPERTY
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PREPARE A RESTITUTION STATEMENT FOR THE COURT SO THAT THE JUDGE MAY ORDER REPAYMENT TO THE VICTIM
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WILL EXPLAIN TO THE VICTIM THE JUDICIAL PROCESS AND THE OPTIONS AVAILABLE TO THEM
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NOTIFY THE VICTIM OF UPCOMING COURT DATES AND WHAT IS EXPECTED OF THEM
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WILL HELP THE VICTIM FILE A CLAIM WITH VIRGINIA VICTIM'S FUND TO HAVE VICTIMS’ MEDICAL EXPENSES, LOSS OF WAGES, ETC. CONSIDERED FOR PAYMENT
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GIVE COURTROOM TOURS TO VICTIMS AND WITNESSES
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PROVIDE DIRECT REFERRALS TO OTHER AGENCIES, I.E. POLICE DEPARTMENT, SOCIAL SERVICES, LAUREL CENTER, ETC…
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HELP VICTIM PREPARE A VICTIM IMPACT STATEMENT TO BE USED BY THE JUDGE WHEN SENTENCING IN FELONY CASES
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MAY ESCORT VICTIM TO TRIAL AND GIVE COURTROOM SUPPORT
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NOTIFY THE VICTIMS & WITNESSES OF COURT PROCEEDINGS INCLUDING CONTINUANCES, TRIALS, AND SENTENCING
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NOTIFY VICTIM OF OUTCOME OF CASE AND IF RESTITUTION WAS ORDERED
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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