Victim Services      

 

 


 

 

Victim's Rights Information

As a victim you have the right to:

  • be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse throughtout the criminal justice process, and informed of the constitutional rights provided by statute
  • be reasonable informed when the accused or convicted person is arrested, released from custody, or has escaped
  • be informed of and present at any criminal proceedings which are dispostive of the charges where the defendant has the right to be present
  • be reasonably informed of and be allowed to submit either a written or oral statement at all hearings affecting bond or jail
  • be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest decision, a plea, or sentencing
  • be reasonably protected from the accused or persons acting on his behalf throughtout the criminal justice process
  • confer with the prosecution, after the crime has been charged, before the trial or before any disposition and informed of the disposition
  • have reasonable access after the conclusion of the criminal investigation to all documents relating to the cirme before court
  • receive prompt and full restitution from the persons convicted of the criminal conduct that caused the loss or injury
  • be informed of any proceeding when any post-conviction action is being considered and be present at any post-conviction release decision
  • a reasonable disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case


 

Important Telephone Numbers

Local Contact Numbers

Victim/Witness Advocates

York Police Department - Alisa Lundy - (803) 684-4141

York County Sheriff's Office - Kathy Nelson - (803) 628-3059

York County Solicitor's Office - (803) 628-3023

York County Detention Center - (803) 628-3088

Local Social Services

Sexual Assault Resource Center - (803) 327-7558

Safe Passage, INC - (803) 329-3336

Keystone Substance Abuse Services - (803) 324-1800

Catawba Community Mental Health Center - (803) 328-9600

Statewide Victim Assistance - (803) 750-1200 or 1-888-852-1900

 


 

 

Home