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Victim/Witness Assistance Program
Chesterfield County is committed to promoting the health and safety of our community while the courts resume more regular operations; therefore, the Victim/Witness Assistance Program offices inside the courts remain closed to the public at this time. Clients with urgent needs may be seen in person by scheduling an appointment; services are also available by phone, virtually or via email.
You can reach the Chesterfield Victim/Witness office at 804-796-7087 between the hours of 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.
Domestic Violence resources are also available at the self-service information kiosk on the 2nd floor of the Juvenile and Domestic Relations Courthouse. We apologize for any inconvenience and appreciate your patience.
Advocates are available to help if you are the victim or witness of crime committed in Chesterfield County. Services are confidential and free of charge.
Who is a crime victim?
A crime victim is any adult or child who has suffered physical, emotional, or financial harm as a direct result of a crime.
- We help survivors of all types of violent crimes.
- adult physical and sexual violence*
- serious child physical abuse or neglect*
- child sexual abuse*
- elder abuse
- stalking
- human trafficking
- shooting or stabbing
- vehicular crimes involving injuries, especially those involving alcohol/drug use by the offender
- We also assist the surviving family members of homicide victims.
- We provide assistance to victims of identity theft both locally and through the Office of the Attorney General.
*Specialized services are available to help survivors of domestic abuse and sexual violence.
Victim’s Bill of Rights and Services
The Virginia Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights includes, but is not limited to the following areas:
- Protective order assistance
- Separate waiting rooms
- Safety planning
- Confidentiality of personal information
- Virginia Victims Fund (VVF) application assistance (medical, counseling, funeral or other crime-related expenses)
- Restitution assistance
- Property return from police
- Referrals to Chesterfield Department of Social Services
- Referral to community resources
- Travel & lodging arrangements for subpoenaed witnesses (as allowed by the Supreme Court)
- Travel, lodging & meal reimbursements for subpoenaed witnesses (as allowed by the Supreme Court)
- Case status information
- Court date and bond hearing notification
- Registration for offender custody updates with local jails
- VINE
- Help with crime-related creditor, employer or school issues
- Confidentiality of personal information
- Notifications – DOC, AG, Parole (in cases prior to 1995)
- Assistance talking with prosecutor about your case
- Information and updates regarding plea agreements
- The right to remain in the courtroom
- Victim Impact Statements – assistance, preparation, and submission
- Criminal Justice Process explanation and support
- Escort to court
- Assistance preparing for court – tips for testifying
- Courtroom tours
- Interpreters or assistance meeting other special needs
- Appeal information and updates
- Final sentencing information
- Registration for inmate custody updates through the VA Department of Corrections
- Assistance in resolving problems with offender non-compliance while in custody
- Victim / Offender Dialogue
- Victim Impact Programming
- Notification and support regarding offender parole hearings
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Victim / Witness Assistance Program
Phone 804-796-7087Fax 804-717-6066
Circuit and General District Court Cases
9500 Courthouse Road,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court Cases
7000 Lucy Corr Blvd,
Chesterfield, VA 23832
For Assistance with Protective Orders please contact:
Domestic & Sexual Violence Resource Center (DSVRC)
804-318-8264
Hours
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.