Free NOTICE OF RIGHTS AND VICTIM'S SERVICES - Connecticut

Office of Victim Services (OVS) 1-800-822-8428
8:00 a m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim Information regarding services available for crime victims (pursuant to C.G.S. § 54-222a). INFORMATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES
(OVS for information, advocacy, counseling referral, notification and victim compensation)

Office of Victim Services (OVS) 1-800-822-8428
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p m. Monday through Friday www.jud.ct.gov/crimevictim Domestic Violence: Advocacy, emergency shelter, counseling, and other services: 1-888-774-2900 Statewide Toll-Free Sexual Assault: Counseling and advocacy 1-888-999-5545 Statewide Toll-Free (En Espanol: 1-888-568-8332) Immediately following a crime, victims have rights, including the right to:
Help getting emergency medical care. Be notified about arrest and court proceedings. Arraignment may occur the day after arrest. Contact the clerk of court to check on status, court date and location. Timely disposition of the case after arrest of the accused. Reasonable protection from the accused. Get information on services and agencies that help victims. Apply to OVS for crime-related financial assistance related to personal injury expenses (OVS 1-888-286-7347). Return of property the police took for investigating the crime. Be treated with fairness and respect throughout the criminal justice system process.

OVS.................................................................... 1-800-822-8428

INFO-Line (24 hour service)................................. 211 Sexual Assault (CONNSACS) (24 hr.)..................... 1-888-999-5545 En Espanol (24 hr.)................................ 1-888-568-8332 Domestic Violence (CCADV) (24 hr.).................... 1-888-774-2900 Elder Abuse........................................................ 1-888-385-4225 Child Abuse Care Line (24 hr.)............................ 1-800-842-2288 Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) (24 hr.) 1-800-544-3690 Survivors of Homicide (24 hr.) .......................... 1-888-833-4764 Office of Victim Advocate................................. 1-888-771-3126
POLICE DEPT. AND TELEPHONE NO. CASE NUMBER AND COURT LOCATION

JD-VS-2 Rev. 11/07

The Office of Victim Services, Connecticut Judicial Branch 1-800-822-8428

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