CRIME VICTIM INFORMATION 

 

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RIGHTS AND SERVICES FOR ALL CRIME VICTIMS

You have the right to apply for financial help for losses resulting from a violent crime. This assistance does not cover property losses. For an application and information call 651-282-6256. Outside the Twin Cities area call 888-622-8799. TTY 651-205-4827.

You have the right to request that the law enforcement agency withhold public access to data revealing your identity. The law enforcement agency will decide if this is possible.

You have the right, if the offender is charged to be informed of and participate in the prosecution process, including the right to request restitution (money that is court ordered from the offender and paid to the victim).

If you feel that your rights as a victim have been violated, contact the Crime Victim Justice Unit at 651-201-7310 or 800-247-0390.

SERVICES FOR VICTIMS

Wright County Sheriff’s Department 763-682-7600

Wright County Jail 763-682-7653

Wright County Human Services 763-682-7400

Wright County Court Administration 763-682-7539 (Protection orders)

Wright County Attorney 763-682-7349  800-362-3667 ext. 7349

VINE (Offender release notification) 877-664-8463

United Way 2-1-1 (24 hour assistance) 800-KIDS709 2-1-1 from land line

Crisis Nursery (Family support resources) 763-682-7410 or 800-965-1430

Rivers of Hope (Domestic violence) 763-296-3433 or 800-439-2642

Sexual Violence Center 320-251-4357 or 800-237-5090

Buffalo Hospital 763-682-1212

VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC ASSAULT

You can ask the City or County Attorney to file a criminal complaint and you have the right to go to court and file a petition requesting an Order for Protection from Domestic Abuse.  The order may include:

a. An order restraining the abuser from further acts of abuse.

b. An order directing the abuser to leave your household.

c. An order preventing the abuser from entering your home (or a reason able area around your home), school, business, or place of employment.

d. An order awarding you or the other parent custody of/or visitation of your minor child or children.

e. An order directing the abuser to pay support to you and the minor if the abuser has a court order to do so.

You also have the right to notification if prosecution of the case is declined or criminal charges are dismissed.