Crime Victim's Resources

	Van Wert County Sheriff’s Office 113 North Market Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419) 238-3866 Van Wert County Correctional Facility 204 North Washington Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419) 238-2464
	Van Wert City Police Department 515 East Main Street Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419) 238-2462
	Delphos Police Department 125 East 2nd Street Delphos, Ohio 45833 (419) 692-4015
	Van Wert City Law Director 515 East Main Street #211 Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419) 771-1280
	Van Wert County Prosecutor’s Office 120 West Main Street #100 Van Wert, Ohio 45891 (419) 238-1166
Ohio Crime Victims’ Rights Under Ohio law, you have extensive rights as a victim of crime. For more information, visit: www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/victims www.vanwertcountyohio.gov/victims www.vinelink.com

YOU HAVE RIGHTS

YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO:

• Be treated with fairness and respect regarding your safety, dignity, and privacy.
• Reasonable protection from the accused or anyone acting on his or her behalf.
• Refuse to answer questions from the offender or any person representing the offender.
• Proceedings that are free from unreasonable delay and a prompt conclusion of the case.
• Receive full and timely restitution.
• Access to the attorney of the government.

YOU MAY REQUEST YOUR RIGHT TO:

• A timely notice of all public proceedings involving the crime against you and to attend them.
• Speak at any proceeding involving an offender's release, plea, sentencing, disposition, or parole.
• Receive notice if the offender is released or escapes.
• Assert these rights yourself, through a representative, or by asking the prosecuting attorney.
• If your relief is denied, you may appeal to your local district court of appeals.

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