Victim Assistance

The District Attorney has an advocate in his office who is available to assist victims of crime.  Our goal is to make your experience with the criminal justice system easier.  I can accompany you to court if you desire to attend the proceedings, keep you informed of dates and times of court appearances as well as the outcomes of each appearance and assist you with orders of protection.  I can also help you to secure payment for any expenses incurred as a direct result of the crime (medical expenses, counseling, damaged property, etc.)  If you have suffered out-of-pocket expense it should be discussed with us, so that the District Attorney can attempt to obtain court ordered restitution. I can also assist with filing an application for compensation through the New York State Office of Victim Services.

*****Please be advised the District Attorney’s Office has a “no drop” policy.  We will make an effort to take your individual situation into account during the process, but once charges are filed through a police agency, the case will be prosecuted****

Discrimination Policy:

The Office of the Wyoming County District Attorney does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability and age in the delivery of services to victims of crime.

Any person who believes that he/she has been excluded from participation in, denied benefits or services of, or subjected to discrimination under, any federally funded programs or activity administered by DCJS’ sub recipients because of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age or physical or mental disability, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability may file a discrimination complaint with DCJS. herein. Complaints shall be filed with DCJS within 180 days of the occurrence.

Our agency is a recipient of OVW funding through DCJS and that any person who believes that they have been subject to discrimination by our office has a right to file a complaint with DCJS or with U.S. Department of Justice  Office for Civil Rights.  More information on how to file a complaint is available on the DCJS website.  

http://www.criminaljustice.ny.gov/ofpa/pdfdocs/discrimination-complaint-procedures.pdf