MADISON COUNTY
DEPARTMENT Of PROBATION

Victim Information

As a victim of a crime in New York State, you should know you have a right:

To be treated with dignity and respect
   
To be informed concerning the criminal justice system
   
To discuss your case with the District Attorney and be involved in certain stages
  of the criminal justice process
   
To request restitution
   
To prepare a victim impact statement for the Court and, if you were the victim
  of a felony, to make a statement at the time of the defendant's sentencing
   
To be protected from threats or intimidation by the suspect or the suspect's family
   
To be notified of the incarceration status of the defendant

Additionally........
certain individuals who are the victims of a crime may be eligible for compensation from the New York State Crime Victims Board.

Who may be eligible for compensation?

The victim must be an innocent victim of the crime
   
Victims of crime who were physically injured as a result of the crime
   
Victims of crime who are under 18, 60 and over, or disabled, who were not
  physically injured
   
Certain relatives and dependants, including surviving spouse, child, parent, brother,
  sister, stepbrother, stepsister, stepparent or person primarily dependent on the
  victim for support
   
Those who paid for or incurred burial costs for an innocent crime victim
   
Child victims, a child who witnesses a crime, and the child's parent, stepparent,
  grandparent, guardian, brother, sister, stepbrother or stepsister
   
Certain victims of unlawful imprisonment or kidnapping
   
Certain stalking victims
   
Victims of terrorist acts outside of the US who are a resident of New York State
   
Victims of frivolous lawsuits brought by a person who committed a crime against
  the victim
   

What kinds of expenses may I get compensated for?

  The Crime Victims Board (CVB) offers compensation related to: personal injury, death, and loss of essential personal property.
   
  The specific expenses CVB may cover include:

Medical and counseling expenses
   
Loss or damage of essential personal property
  (up to $500, including $100 for cash)
   
Burial/funeral expenses
  (up to $6,000)
   
Lost wages or lost support
  (up to $30,000)
   
Transportation (necessary court appearances for prosecution)
   
Occupational/vocational rehabilitation
   
Use of domestic violence shelters
   
Crime scene clean-up
  (up to $2,500)
   
Good Samaritan property losses
  (up to $5,000)
   
Moving expenses
  (up to $2,500)
   

Additional information, including the forms needed to seek compensation,
can be obtained by contacting the NYS Crime Victims Board at:

1-800-247-8035
TTY: 1-888-289-9747
Sorenson Videophone: 518-457-8727
www.cvb.state.ny.us

Available Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

In Madison County, additional Victim Services, including:

are available through:

Victims of Violence Services

Liberty Resources, Inc.
218 Liberty Street
Oneida, New York 13421
(315) 363-0048

24 Hour Hotline Number: (315) 366-5000 (collect calls are accepted)

Victims of Violence of Madison County

All victim services are provided free of charge.

Contact Madison County Probation:
P.O. Box 23
Wampsville, New York 13163
Phone: (315) 366-2351
Email: ProbationWeb@co.madison.ny.us

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Updated: October 20, 2008