CRIME VICTIMS HAVE RIGHTS
Georgia Crime Victims Bill of Rights
VICTIM SERVICES
- Information about the status of your court case
- Notification of any court proceedings
- Explanation and information about the criminal justice system
- Orientation to the courtroom setting
- Accompaniment to/from and moral support in the courtroom
- Advocacy and support with any problems that you may have as a result of the crime itself or court appearances
- Referral to social service agencies, counselors, and others who can assist you
- Employer intervention to explain time missed from work due to required court appearances;
- Assistance in completing your Victim Impact Statement
- Parole notification so you can know when an inmate is expected to be released from prison if applicable
HELPFUL RESOURCES
Paulding County Municipal Court Victims Assistance Unit- http://www.pauldingcountycourt.com/victims.php
Paulding County Child Advocacy Center - https://www.pauldingcac.org/
liveSAFE Resources - https://www.livesaferesources.org/
CRISIS HOTLINE NUMBERS
Family Violence Crisis Hotline and Emergency Shelter 770-479-1703
MADD 877-MADD-HELP
National Suicide Prevention Hotline 800-273-8255
Sexual Assault Hotline 770-479-1703
FOR MORE INFORMATION
The District Attorney’s Victim Witness Assistance Program is located on the second floor of the Paulding County Courthouse in Dallas.
To speak with an advocate, please call (770) 443-7561