Victim/Witness Assistance Program

The Shawano Menominee County Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides the following services to victims and witnesses:

Support for victims of a crime from the time the crime is reported to the police to the final disposition.

Education for victims of crime about the criminal court process and procedures.

Information about the progress of your case throughout the criminal court process.

Information concerning dates, times and location of court proceedings.

Cancellation of witnesses, when possible, in enough time to avoid an unnecessary trip to court.

Provide support for victims and witnesses of a crime during court proceedings. We can accompany you to court hearings and provide information concerning the case as it becomes available.

Assistance with the return of your personal property if it has been held in evidence.

Referrals to available community services, as necessary.

Assistance in submitting a restitution request for consideration at sentencing.

Assistance in preparing and submitting to the judge a victim impact statement which describes the effects the crime had on you and your family.

Advocating on behalf of victims within the criminal justice system.

Assistance in obtaining mileage and witness fees after testifying in court.

Assistance in filing a Crime Victim Compensation claim.

Preparing victims and witnesses to testify in court and showing them the courtroom.

Acting as a liaison between victims of crime and the District Attorney's Office in an effort to ensure the needs of both parties are met.

Information concerning the process of being notified of parole hearings and the release of the defendant from prison.

Children who are victims also have the right to have all information and legal proceedings explained to them in language they understand.