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Services Provided to Victims and Witnesses The Douglas County Victim/Witness Assistance Program provides the following services to victims and witnesses: • Support for victims of a crime from the time the crime is reported to the police to the final disposition • Education for victims of crime about the criminal court process and procedures • Information about the progress of your case throughout the criminal court process • Information concerning dates, times and location of court proceedings • Notification to victims in the event a subpoena is issued for your appearance in court • Cancellation of witnesses, when possible, in enough time to avoid an unnecessary trip to court • Court escort for victims and witnesses of a crime during court proceedings upon request. • Courtroom orientation and testimony preparation. • Referrals to available community services, as necessary • Assistance with the return of your personal property if it has been held in evidence • Assistance in submitting a restitution request for consideration at sentencing • Assistance in submitting to the judge a victim impact statement which describes the effects the crime had on you and your family • Assistance in obtaining mileage and witness fees after testifying in court • Assistance in filing a Crime Victim Compensation claim • Liaison assistance between victims of crime and the District Attorney's Office in an effort to ensure the needs of both parties are met • Information concerning the process of being notified of parole hearings and the release of the defendant from prison • Advocating on behalf of victims within the criminal justice system