Victim Rights Form

Important Reminders for Victims of Crime:

• The Wisconsin Department of Justice Victim Resource Center can provide you with information about victims’ rights as well as victim services in your area. Call 800-446-6564 or access a directory online at www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs.
• If you are threatened or intimidated by anyone because of your cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution in connection with this crime, you should report that to the investigating agency. If you feel you are in immediate danger, call 9-1-1.
• It is very important that you keep agencies informed of any changes to your address, phone number, or email.
• You may be eligible to receive reimbursement for certain expenses related to the crime. It may be helpful to you to keep records of the crime-related expenses such as lost wages, repairs or medical bills because you may be required to provide this information to support your claim. Restitution may be ordered if someone is convicted of the crime against you, or you may be eligible for crime victim compensation even if no one is arrested or convicted. For more information contact the Wisconsin Department of Justice at 1-800-446-6564 or P.O. Box 7951, Madison, WI 53707-7951 or online at: www.doj.state.wi.us/ocvs.
• WI-VINE services allow you to register for notification about changes in custody status for offenders who are in a county jail. Find more information at vinelink.com or call 1-888-944-8463.