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VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM
The Victim Advocate Program in the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office works to prepare victims for their involvement with the criminal justice system. Advocates provide routine communication to victims and prosecutors, accompany victims to meetings and court proceedings, and provide crisis intervention services.
THE INDIANA VICTIM’S BILL OF RIGHTS
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- Right to information regarding your case
- Right to information on compensation for victims of violent crimes
- Right to be free from intimidation
- Right to a safe place before testifying
- Right to be notified of plea agreements
- Right to have victim impact information included in a pre-sentence investigation of the defendant
- Right to speak at the sentencing of the defendant
- Right to restitution, if possible
- Right to be notified of parole proceedings (upon request)
- Right to be kept informed and told the truth
VICTIM SERVICES
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Indiana Coalition to End Sexual Assault & Human Trafficking
MyCase Indiana (Indiana court case search)
National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NICMEC)
National Center for Victims of Crime
National Sex Offender Registry
Protective Order Online Registry
FAQs – Frequently Asked Questions
What can we do?
Assist in navigating the courthouse, keep victims up to date with hearing schedules, help arrange transportation for victims/family, provide language services/translation to victims.
What we cannot do?
Advocates cannot give legal advice. We cannot discuss case information with defendants without their attorney present.
How to get in touch?
Advocates can be contacted via the office phone at 765-482-6860, or by email. More contact information is made available to victims when charges are filed.
Who do we help?
We help victims of crimes and their families navigating the criminal justice system.
Who files charges?
Charges are filed by the State of Indiana after the police are called and a report is made. Charges are not filed by victims or witnesses.
Can I dismiss a charge?
No. The decision to dismiss is made by the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office.
How to stay updated?
Once charges are filed, an advocate will reach out via letter or phone to collect contact information and will keep you up to date. If contact information changes, we ask that you update the office. Case updates are also available online at https://public.courts.in.gov/mycase/#/vw/Search.
When do I call law enforcement?
Call Law enforcement if you believe a no contact order or protective order has been violated, you feel unsafe, or need emergency help.
No Contact Order (NCO) or Protective Order (PO)?
NCOs are put in place in connection with an open criminal case and close when the sentence is complete on said criminal case. A PO holds the same rules; however, these are requested through the court in a civil manner and can last longer than a case/sentencing.
Hotlines for Victims/Witnesses
Be Well Crisis Helpline: 211 OR 866-211-9966
Crisis Counseling Text Line: Text “IN” to 741741
Indiana Child Abuse and Neglect Hotline: 800-800-5556
National Alliance on Mental Illness: 800-950-6264 OR
Text “helpline” to 62640
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
National Human Trafficking Hotline: 800-373-7888 OR
Text “Be Free” to 233733
National Sexual Assault Hotline: 800-656-HOPE
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: 988 OR 800-273-8255
Trevor Project Hotline (Confidential Suicide Hotline for LGBTQIA+ youth): 866-488-7386 OR Text “START” to 678678
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