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Victim / Witness Program
About the Program
The Colonial Heights Victim/Witness Assistance Program’s Director is Laure Hahn. Her office is located inside the Commonwealth’s Attorney’s Office. Please contact Laure Hahn at (804) 520-9258 if you have any questions. Some of the services offered, free of charge, are as follows:- Assistance in filing a claim with the Criminal Injuries Compensation Fund for reimbursement of medical bills, counseling, mileage, wage loss, etc.
- Advanced notice of judicial proceedings and case status information.
- Assistance in requesting and obtaining court ordered restitution for losses incurred as a result of the crime.
- Scheduling a meeting with the prosecutor assigned to your case.
- Escorts to court for support and courtroom explanations.
- Assistance in filing for a Protective Order.
- Notification if the defendant is released from jail.
- Referrals to social services, counselors, support groups, legal aid, etc.
- Placement in a shelter or safe house if needed.
- Courtroom tours before the trial date.
- You just need to talk to someone.
Important Phone Numbers
Victim/Witness Assistance Program | (804) 520-9258 |
Commonwealth's Attorney's Office | (804) 520-9293 |
Colonial Heights Police Non-Emergency | (804) 520-9300 |
Emergency | 911 |
Crime Solvers | (804) 748-0660 |
Magistrate | (804) 748-1410 |
Circuit Court | (804) 520-9364 |
General District/Juvenile & Domestic Relations Court | (804) 520-9346 |
Sexual Assault & Domestic Violence Outreach Program (The James House) |
(804) 458-2840 |
Sheriff's Office | (804) 520-9352 |
YWCA (Domestic Violence Shelter) | (804) 796-3066 |
Legal Aid | (804) 862-1100 |