Department Services
Victims are indentified in each case that is bound over to the Court of Common Pleas from the District Justice Offices. Juvenile Charging Sheets are reviewed for the same purpose. Victims are kept informed as to the status of the case in which they are involved, to the extent they request. Victims are assisted with navigating through the Criminal Justice System and Juvenile Justice System. Victims are afforded the opportunity to make oral victim impact statements at sentencing proceedings or simply observe court in session.
Other services include Court Accompaniment, Courtroom Orientation, Court tours for the children, Preparation for Court Testimony, Supportive Counseling and Notifications during the criminal process, assistance with Victim Impact Statements, claims for restitution, filing for the Victim Compensation Assistance Program, and Enrollment in the Inmate Status Notification Program.
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Victim Services
