To provide support and assistance to victims and witnesses of homicide, sexual
assault, child abuse, burglaries, serious assaults, and domestic violence and certain
more serious misdemeanor cases. Provides the following services: 1. Explains
court processes to individuals who will be called to testify for the State. 2. Provides
information such as court dates and time to each victim or witness of felony crime.
3. Assists with filing Victim Impact Statements, restitution forms, and Criminal Injury
Compensation forms. 4. Expedites property returns. 5. Arranges transportation,
if needed, to and from court for state witnesses. 6. Intercedes on behalf of an
employee with the employer regarding his status as a State witness. 7. Provides
court accompaniment to state witnesses, when necessary. Referrals to appropriate agencies and counseling services, as well as safe facilities, will be made when
necessary. The Director is able to provide a speaker to community groups.