The Clinton County Victim Assistance Program

Our Mission

Your Rights As A Victim:

• THE RIGHT to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect throughout the criminal justice process.
• THE RIGHT to be informed if the accused has been released or escaped from custody or disposition and sentence upon request.
• THE RIGHT to confer with the Prosecuting Attorney assiegned to your case after charges have been filed, before the trial, and before disposition of the case.
• THE RIGHT to have your personal safety considered in pre-trial release determination decisions.
• THE RIGHT to be heard at the sentencing hearing through a victim impact statement. You also have the right tom make a written statement to be included in the presentence investigation report if the accused is found guilty.
• THE RIGHT to pursue restitution and other civil remedies against the accused.
• THE RIGHT to be informed of your rights.

How Can We Help?

• Accompaniment to Court
• Notification of Court Dates
• Assistance in Preparing and Making a Victim Impact Statement
• Assistance in Obtaining a No Contact Order
• Notification of Pleas and Negotiations
• Assistance Obtaining Restitution