Crime Victim Services Program

Victim Rights

As a victim of crime, you have a right;
To be treated with dignity and compassion
To be informed concerning the criminal justice system
To discuss your case with the prosecuting attorney
To be free of threats and intimidation
To be involved in certain stages of the criminal justice process
To receive restitution at the Judge’s discretion
To make a written and/or verbal statement to the court
To be informed and provided assistance with NYS Office of Victim Services applications

Services provided, free of charge include:

New York State Crime Victims Compensation Application Assistance
- Any victim of a crime who has suffered injuries, economic losses, or damages can seek compensation from the NYS Office of Victim Services.
- Claim Application and Instructions (PDF)
Court Assistance
- Case Status Information
- Court Accompaniment
- Explanation of the Court Process
- Victim Impact Statement Assistance
- Restitution Assistance
Post Sentence Assistance
- Inmate Release Notification
- Other information can also be found on Vine
- Parole Information
Support and Crisis Referrals
- Referrals are provided to counseling agencies, housing programs, legal aid, emergency food referrals, support groups for victims, and other community resources.