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1. Who is eligible for victim / witness services?

Any person who is a victim of a crime, a witness to a crime, or a family member of a homicide victim.

2. How do I request victim witness services?

You may request victim / witness services by calling our Office at (715) 395-1349. Our Office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

3. What are the costs for victim / witness services?

Our services are provided free of charge.

4. As a victim of a crime, how can I find out about my case?

You may contact the Victim / Witness Office and request information about the day and time of the upcoming court hearing in your case by calling our Office at (715) 395-1349. Our Office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday. You may also check online with the following site: Wisconsin Courts Access

5. How do I get my property returned if it has been recovered by the police?

You can make a request to the Victim-Witness Office to pass on to the responding law enforcement agency by calling our Office at (715) 395-1349. Our Office hours are from 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, Monday through Friday.

Recovered property may be needed as evidence if your case goes to trial. You will be notified by the police when your property is no longer needed.

6. What if the defendant's investigator or attorney wants to talk to me?

You are free to speak with them and you are also free to decline to answer their questions. Be sure you know who you are talking to before discussing the case. It is perfectly proper for you to ask for identification of the person who wants to talk to you.