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
Free Services
Services provided, free of charge include:
- New York State Crime Victims Compensation Application Assistance
- 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.
Information Telephone Number
- Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 800-342-3720
- Domestic Violence Project: 518-793-9496
- New York State Police: 518-583-7000
- Wellspring 24-Hour Hotline: 518-584-8188
- Wellspring Office: 518-583-0280
- Warren Washington C.A.R.E Center: 518-792-2731
- Washington County Crime Victim Specialist: 518-746-2525
- Washington County Mental Health: 518-792-7143
- Washington County Sheriff’s Department: 518-746-2475