Crime victims are entitled to the
following certain basic rights:
- To be treated with dignity and
compassion by the criminal justice
system. - To be informed about the criminal
justice process. - To be free from intimidation.
- To have inconveniences
associated with participation in the
criminal justice process minimized
to the fullest extent possible. - To make at least one telephone call
from the police station, provided
the call is reasonable in both
length and location called. - To medical assistance if, in the
judgment of the law enforcement
agency, medical assistance
appears necessary. - To be notified if presence in court
is not needed. - To be informed about available
remedies, financial assistance and
social services. - To be compensated for their loss
whenever possible. - To be provided a secure, but not
necessarily separate, waiting area
during court proceedings. - To be advised of case progress
and final disposition. - To the prompt return of property
when no longer needed as
evidence. - To submit a written statement
about the impact of the crime to a
representative of the county
prosecutor's office which shall be
considered prior to the
prosecutor's final decision
concerning whether formal criminal
charges will be filed; and - To make, prior to sentencing, an in-
person statement directly to the
sentencing court concerning the
impact of the crime. This statement
is to be made in addition to the
statement permitted for inclusion in
the persistence report.
Source: New Jersey Division of Criminal
Justice Office of Victim-Witness Advocacy
New Jersey Crime Victims'
Bill of Rights
Bill of Rights
| SAFE in Hunterdon • 47 E. Main Street • Flemington, NJ 08822 • Outreach office: 908-788-7666 • 24-hour hotline: 888-988-4033 |
The legal advocacy services at SAFE in Hunterdon are comprised of four
components: the director of legal services, the legal advocate, the municipal
court advocate, and the crisis intervention team (CIT).
Director of Legal Services
SAFE in Hunterdon's Director of Legal Services is a pro bono attorney who
provides legal information and representation for domestic violence matters. He
is available to answer questions and lend support to all victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault who contact SAFE in Hunterdon for legal
information on these specific matters.
In addition, the attorney is available to provide free legal representation to
victims of domestic violence who qualify for free legal representation through
Hunterdon County Legal Services. For more information on how you may
qualify, please see below.*
Legal Advocate
The legal advocate provides court accompaniment, support and information
about the court process at the Superior Court of Hunterdon County for
individuals who have applied for and received a temporary restraining order.
The legal advocate also provides accompaniment and assistance to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault should they decide to file a police report
or apply for a temporary restraining order. In addition, the legal advocate
supports crime victims at criminal contempt hearings for restraining order
violations.
Municipal Court Advocate
The Muncipal Court Advocate provides court accompaniment, information,
referrals and support to victims of domestic violence before, during and after
the criminal trials and court appearances of their abusers. The Advocate also
serves as a liaison between the victim and Municipal Court personnel, which
includes judges, prosecutors and court administrators.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
The crisis intervention team responds to domestic violence and sexual assault
calls throughout Hunterdon County. This advocacy comes at the time of the
crisis by responding to local police departments and to the Hunterdon Medical
Center. The team is comprised of trained volunteers who provide 24-hour
support, advocacy and information for victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault.
*If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact Hunterdon County Legal
Services at (908) 782-7979 or 82 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822 to see if
you qualify for free legal representation. When you contact HCLS, they will
conduct an initial financial screening interview to see if your income and assets
qualify you for a free attorney.
For a list of frequently asked questions regarding legal services and
the court system, please click here.
components: the director of legal services, the legal advocate, the municipal
court advocate, and the crisis intervention team (CIT).
Director of Legal Services
SAFE in Hunterdon's Director of Legal Services is a pro bono attorney who
provides legal information and representation for domestic violence matters. He
is available to answer questions and lend support to all victims of domestic
violence and sexual assault who contact SAFE in Hunterdon for legal
information on these specific matters.
In addition, the attorney is available to provide free legal representation to
victims of domestic violence who qualify for free legal representation through
Hunterdon County Legal Services. For more information on how you may
qualify, please see below.*
Legal Advocate
The legal advocate provides court accompaniment, support and information
about the court process at the Superior Court of Hunterdon County for
individuals who have applied for and received a temporary restraining order.
The legal advocate also provides accompaniment and assistance to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault should they decide to file a police report
or apply for a temporary restraining order. In addition, the legal advocate
supports crime victims at criminal contempt hearings for restraining order
violations.
Municipal Court Advocate
The Muncipal Court Advocate provides court accompaniment, information,
referrals and support to victims of domestic violence before, during and after
the criminal trials and court appearances of their abusers. The Advocate also
serves as a liaison between the victim and Municipal Court personnel, which
includes judges, prosecutors and court administrators.
Crisis Intervention Team (CIT)
The crisis intervention team responds to domestic violence and sexual assault
calls throughout Hunterdon County. This advocacy comes at the time of the
crisis by responding to local police departments and to the Hunterdon Medical
Center. The team is comprised of trained volunteers who provide 24-hour
support, advocacy and information for victims of domestic violence and sexual
assault.
*If you cannot afford an attorney, you may contact Hunterdon County Legal
Services at (908) 782-7979 or 82 Park Avenue, Flemington, NJ 08822 to see if
you qualify for free legal representation. When you contact HCLS, they will
conduct an initial financial screening interview to see if your income and assets
qualify you for a free attorney.
For a list of frequently asked questions regarding legal services and
the court system, please click here.
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