If you are called to testify as a witness in court, it is important that you review tips for testifying in court and contact your victim advocate if you have any questions.
Contact Victim Assistance for the paperwork and forms. We are able to help evaluate your situation, review your paperwork, and determine if your situation meets the statutory guidelines and if you qualify for a protective order. Indiana law specifies they are to be used only for victims of domestic violence, stalking, or workplace violence situations.
There is no fee for a protective order
You would have to contact the court your order was issued. They will provide you with appropriate directions.
We are located at 301 S. Main St., Suite 100, Elkhart, Indiana, directly across from the civic plaza in downtown Elkhart.
We can keep you updated on the progress of your case as it is going through the court system, make referrals, and in general provides victims with support, referrals and guidance.
We can help you apply for Violent Crimes Compensation if you qualify. This is a state fund designed to reimburse innocent victims with certain (out of pocket medical or funeral) expenses which they incurred as a result of a violent crime being committed agaist them.
Each court has an advocate that will keep you notified of court dates. It is important that you inform us of your desire to be notified by returning your notification paperwork. It is important to keep your address current with our office.
This is a form you will complete to let the court know how the crime has affected you. Included in the form is a section to complete stating you want to be notified of court dates you can attend.
Victim Assistance has cell phones available that will only call 911 for persons who are fearful.
