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BUCHANAN
COUNTY
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S
VICTIM/WITNESS SERVICES UNIT
| Dwight
K. Scroggins |
Prosecuting Attorney |
| Erin Hunter |
Domestic Violence
Advocate |
| Lucy Reno |
Victim Advocate |
411 Jules
St. Joseph, MO 64501
Phone: (816)271-1480
Fax: (816)271-1521 Fax
Mission:The Buchanan
County Victim/Witness Unit is dedicated to the fair treatment of crime victims
and witnesses within the criminal justice system. It is the duty of this office
to act as representatives for all citizens to ensure the free exercise of their
constitutionally guaranteed victim's rights.
Summary
of Services:
The Buchanan County Prosecuting
Attorney's Office in 1978 was the first to establish a Prosecutor based Victim/Witness
unit in the State of Missouri. A comprehensive program of services provided by
three full-time staff and supported by the entire office staff, including: attorneys,
paralegals and clerical. Services are provided primarily to victims and witnesses
of crimes committed in Buchanan County.
 Return
of recovered personal property.
Notification of dates
for court appearances.
Notification of case
continuance.
Notification of sentencing
date.
Assistance with alternative
victim impact presentations.
Notification of final
case disposition.
Free parking.
Transportation arrangements
when needed.
Babysitting services
if needed for court appearances.
Personal escort from
the reception or waiting room to the court room.
Support and advocacy
during criminal justice proceedings.
Referrals to appropriate
social service agencies.
Employer intervention.
Secure waiting room.
Collection of restitution,
when court ordered.
Answers to questions
victims or witnesses may have, regarding their cases.
Assistance filing for
Crime Victims' Compensation.
Community education/awareness
programs.
Internship program.
Specialized Domestic
Violence Unit.
- An assistant prosecuting
attorney who specializes in domestic violence cases both state and municipal
courts.
- Immediate contact with
victim upon case submission from law enforcement.
- Ongoing weekly contact
with victim.
- Assistance filing ex
parte petitions with the court.
- Domestic violence advocate
at all court proceedings when the victim is present.
- Contact with the victim
concerning the case outcome in their absence.
- Expedited court dockets
in both state and municipal courts.
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