Office of Victim Services (OVS)
1-800-822-8428
Services are available for
victims of crimes that result in physical injury (pursuant to C.G.S.
54-222a) The office of victim services can be contacted 8:30 a.m. to 4:30
p.m. Monday through Friday
OVS
(information, advocacy, counseling,
referral, notification and victim compensation) |
1-800-822-8248 |
| INFO-Line (24 Hour
Service) |
211 |
| Sexual Assault (24 Hr.)
- English |
1-888-999-5545 |
| Sexual Assault (24 Hr.)
- En Espanol |
1-888-568-8332
|
| Domestic Violence (24
Hr.) |
1-888-774-2900
|
| Child Abuse Care Line |
1-800-842-2288
|
| Mothers Against Drunk
Driving |
1-800-544-3690
|
| Survivors of Homicide |
1-888-833-4764
|
| Office of Victim
Advocate |
1-888-771-3126
|
Immediately following a crime, victims have rights,
including the right to:
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Help getting emergency medical care
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Be notified about arrest and court
proceedings. Arraignment may occur the day after arrest.
Contact the clerk of the court to check on status, court date and
location.
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Timely disposition of the case after
arrest of the accused.
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Reasonable protection from the
accused
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Get information on services and
agencies that help victims
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Apply to OVS for crime related
financial assistance (1-888-286-7374)
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Return of property the police took
for investigating the crime.
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Be treated with fairness and
respect throughout the criminal justice system process