Assistance for Victims and Witnesses

Victim/Witness (V/W) Programs are located in most Wisconsin District Attorneys’ (DA) offices.  Most V/W Programs provide:

• Information about how the justice system operates.
• Specific information about when and where the case will be heard.
• Notice of cancelled or rescheduled court hearings and the final outcome of the case.
• Support for your appearance in court by providing a separate waiting area, someone to go with you to court and assistance with childcare needs.
• Help in the return of personal property.
• Referrals to other sources of help, including domestic abuse programs, sexual assault programs, social service agencies, support groups and crime victim compensation.
• Help with preparing a victim impact statement.
• Information to the court about your financial loses (restitution).
• Assistance with safety concerns.

Services are provided fee of charge.  The availability of services may vary by county.  To request V/W help, call the Iron County DA’s Office.  If you do not have a program in your area, call the Wisconsin Victim Resource Center at 1-800-446-6564

The WI Statewide VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can use the telephone or Internet to search for information regarding the custody status of their offender and to register to receive telephone and e-mail notification when the offender’s custody status changes. The VINE toll-free number for the WI Statewide VINE system is 888-868-4631.  This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status.Click here to go to the link https://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/siteInfoAction.do?siteId=50100