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Victim Witness

The Ada County Sheriff’s Office Victim-Witness Coordinators help victims, witnesses and survivors of serious crimes. They provide immediate crisis intervention and serve as an advocate for the victim and witness.

Victim-Witness Coordinators help victims understand and navigate the criminal justice system, facilitate their participation with the judicial process and accompany victims to court. They feel strongly about preserving the dignity of victims and strive to treat them with compassion and respect as they go through an often emotional or intense situation.

Our coordinators work closely with local advocacy organizations that provide support services for families and individuals affected by child abuse, domestic violence, stalking, and sexual assault, including:

 

 

Our coordinators also help victims and their family keep tabs on people charged with crimes with the VINE system, which will inform you if an inmate in the Ada County Jail is released or transferred.

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Basic Services Provided by Victim-Witness Coordinators
  • Crisis intervention
  • Resource and referral
  • Orientation to the criminal justice system, case notification and victim participation
  • Assistance with Crime Victims’ Compensation, restitution, safety planning, VINE registration, protection orders, and shelters and emergency hotlines.

You can contact the Victim-Witness Coordinators office by calling (208) 577-3721 or sending an email to [email protected]