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WHAT TO EXPECT IN COURT
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If there is a suspect in the case, there may be an arrest. After an
arrest, the case will be set for trial. Before the trial, the prosecutor
will probably want to meet with you to discuss the case. If the victim
has questions about the Criminal Justice Process and what to expect in
court, s/he can call your local Victim-Witness Assistance Program. In
fact, the victim’s local Victim-Witness Assistance Program will
probably contact the victim before trial by phone or letter, and may
send out some informative brochures. If desired, Victim-Witness can give
the victim information about the case as it progresses though the system
and answer questions about court. Also, as a victim of crime, you also
may have the right to make a statement regarding what impact the crime
had on you beyond the more obvious effects. For more information about
Victim Impact Statements, see above (THE RIGHT TO PARTICIPATE IN
COURT PROCEEDINGS RELATED TO THE OFFENSE) or contact the
Victim-Witness Program. In York County or Poquoson, the number for the Victim-Witness
Assistance Program is (757) 890-3402.
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
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