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The Victim/Witness Program of Crawford County provides prosecution-based services to victims of crime and focuses attention on the rights of crime victims. The Victim/Witness Coordinator is responsible for providing service referrals and information to victims and witnesses in Crawford County.

Services provided include:

Information available for victims and witnesses regarding the status of a case
Referring victims to service and compensation sources; view the Iowa Crime Victim Compensation Program
Advising victims of their rights under the law registering victims
Providing other local and state criminal justice agencies with lists of registered victims
Preparing subpoenas for criminal court cases
Preparing letters to employers when necessary to explain court appearances for witnesses
Serving as liaison with all law enforcement agencies in Crawford County regarding pending court cases and appearances by law enforcement officers
Serving as liaison to counseling agencies and refers sexual or domestic abuse victims to those agencies
Collecting victim information and bills for restitution

The Victim/Witness Coordinator also helps victims and witnesses during trials and hearings find the proper location where they are needed. The coordinator also reassures those who will be giving testimony and arranges for any assistance necessary to make the victim or witness as comfortable as possible.

For information on the custody status of an offender, contact the Iowa Victim Information & Notification Service (Iowa VINE) (888)742-8463 or visit their website.