Accomack County
Home MenuServices
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