Services

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Protection:

  • protective order assistance
  • Separate waiting rooms
  • Safety planning
  • Confidentiality of personal information

Financial Assistance:

  • Virginia Victims Fund  (VVF) application assistance (medical, counseling, funeral or other crime-related expenses)
  • Restitution assistance
  • Property return from police
  • Referrals to Chesterfield Department of Social Services 
  • Referral to community resources 
  • Travel & lodging arrangements for subpoenaed witnesses (as allowed by the Supreme Court)
  • Travel, lodging & meal reimbursements for subpoenaed witnesses (as allowed by the Supreme Court)

Notices:

  • Case status information
  • Court date and bond hearing notification
  • Registration for offender custody updates with local jails
  • VINE 
  • Help with crime-related creditor, employer or school issues
  • Confidentiality of personal information
  • Notifications โ€“ DOC, AG, Parole (in cases prior to 1995)

Victim Input:

  • Assistance talking with prosecutor about your case
  • Information and updates regarding plea agreements
  • The right to remain in the courtroom
  • Victim Impact Statements โ€“ explanation, assistance with preparation, and submission

Courtroom Assistance:

  • Criminal Justice Process explanation and support
  • Escort to court
  • Assistance preparing for court โ€“ tips for testifying
  • Courtroom tours
  • Interpreters or assistance meeting other special needs

Post-Case Services:

  • Appeal information and updates
  • Final sentencing information
  • Registration for inmate custody updates through the VA Department of Corrections  
  • Assistance in resolving problems with offender non-compliance while in custody
  • Victim / Offender Dialogue
  • Victim Impact Programming
  • Notification and support regarding offender parole hearings