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Victim
Assistance Program
During the
time it takes to prepare the case for court by law enforcement and
the District Attorney's Office, the Victim Assistance Program will
keep the victim informed and provide help that includes:
- Status and
case management report of the case to the victim
- Support
and assistance while attending court
- Crisis
intervention
- Courtroom
orientation
- Claims
for victim's compensation
- Attempted
restitution assistance
- Preparation
of Victim Impact Statement
- Emergency
referrals
- Employer
and school contact
These
are just a few of the actions that are taken to help victims through
the criminal justice process.
Compensation
Fund
Some victims
of violent crime are eligible for victim compensation from the Crime
Victims Reparations Board. Those who qualify may be paid for expenses
resulting from the crime such as unpaid medical expenses and funeral
expenses.
Restitution
The Court may
determine that a victim is entitled to reimbursement for expenses
incurred by way of personal injury or property loss as a result
of the crime.
Notification
of Outcome
The Victim
Assistance Program notifies the victim regarding the outcome of
the case.
Who To Contact
Rebecca Lowery
Victim Assistance Coordinator
(318) 927-4862
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