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