Crime Victim Services

Overview

This office is grant-funded by the County Attorney's Office and offers assistance to "general crime victims." This refers to but is not limited to:

• Assault
• Robbery
• Burglary
• Theft
• Homicide
• DWI vehicular homicide or injury
• Arson
• Criminal damage to property
• Bias/hate crimes

Helpful Information

• All of our services are free and confidential
• See contact information for Local Services
• Volunteer Opportunities are available

Support Services

• Crisis Intervention
• Reassurance and support
• Information regarding the rights of victims
• Referral to other agencies or sources of assistance
• Help to complete Restraining/Harassment orders
• Transportation for court-related appointments

Court Related Services

• Information regarding the criminal justice system
• Support and accompaniment to court or other legal proceedings
• Information concerning the status and disposition of the case
• Support and accompaniment to court or other legal proceedings
• Notification of court proceedings
• Assistance in preparing Victim Impact Statements.

Financial Assistance

• Assistance in completing county and state compensation forms
• Information and assistance with the county restitution forms
• Assistance in obtaining the release of property held as evidence

Education

• Professional training
• School and Community presentations

If you are a victim of a crime and have received services from the Cass County Victim Services Office, please complete this short survey about your experience. Thank you!