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DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM | COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY

DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S VICTIM/WITNESS ASSISTANCE PROGRAM

701 Ocean Street, Room 200, Santa Cruz, CA 95060

Eligibility

Open to all Currently under supervision (probation/parole);Experiencing Homelessness; Immigrant/refugees/asylum seekers; LGBTQ+; Undocumented; Veteran; Victim with disabilities: Cognitive/physical/mental; Victim with limited English proficiency; Other

Hours

Mon 8:00am - 5:00pm Tue 8:00am - 5:00pm Wed 8:00am - 5:00pm Thu 8:00am - 5:00pm Fri 8:00am - 5:00pm

Languages

English, Spanish

Application process

Call for appointment

Fees

No fee

Service area

Santa Cruz County, California

Victims/survivors services: Advocate, Legal services, Child Care/Transportation to attend services or court proceedings.

Legal Services: Help preparing Victim impact statements, information about the mechanics of court proceedings, Court accompaniment services, Support understanding in criminal justice processes, Filing police reports, Support with gathering & providing relevant documentation.

Financial Services: Victim Compensation (VOCA), Financial restitution, Support with funeral expenses.

Last assured

08/14/2024

Providing organization

COUNTY OF SANTA CRUZ OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
Files criminal charges, appears in court in all felony and misdemeanor cases and represents the People of California in all trials and sentencing proceedings in the Superior Court of Santa Cruz