Victim/Witness Program

The Campbell County Victim Witness Program offers assistance to anyone who has been a victim or witness of a crime. This program helps any person who has suffered directly or indirectly, physical, emotional, or personal loss because of a criminal act. The Victim Witness Program is staffed by a director, an assistant director, and two advocates.

Crime Victim and Witness Rights

As a victim or witness of a crime, you have certain rights under 19.2-11, Code of Virginia.  

Victims of crime are entitled to services pertaining to: 

Information

• Your rights as a victim/witness of a crime
• The criminal justice process and your role as a victim/witness
• Protective orders 
• How to obtain a warrant if one has not been issued
• Financial assistance, including the Virginia Victims Fund and restitution
• Address confidentiality
• Availability of separate waiting areas during court proceedings

Notification

• Changes in court dates
• Significant developments in a case such as possible plea offers
• Defendant's custody status and bond conditions if released from jail
• Opportunity to prepare a written Victim Impact Statement prior to sentencing of a defendant or an oral Victim Impact Statement at sentencing

Assistance

• Obtaining a protective order and other forms of protection
• Filling out forms for the Virginia Victims Fund
• Referrals to local community resources
• Understanding a defendant's bond conditions
• Receiving intercession services with your employer or school
• Receiving the services of an interpreter
• Questions regarding court ordered restitution

Evaluate Our Services

If you have been provided with assistance by our office as a victim of a crime, please evaluate our services through our Victim/Witness Survey. Please note: All responses remain confidential.