Jefferson County Victim Witness
101 East Barraque (first floor)
Pine Bluff, AR 71601
(870) 541-5386
- Information / Education about the criminal justice system
- Referrals to community helping agencies
- Support at every stage in the criminal court process
- Liaison between victims and prosecutors
- Notification of court dates
- Escort to hearings / trials
- Advocacy on behalf of victims the judicial system and other service providers
We also provide:
- Assistance with filing petitions for Protective Orders
Assistance with filing Crime Victims Reparations
- Victims of violent crimes and their families may apply for financial assistance to pay medical bills, counseling fees, income loss, funeral expenses, and more.
- The crime must be reported to law enforcement within 72 hours and a claim must be filed within one year.
- The victim must cooperate with the investigation of the crime and must not have contributed to his/her injury or death.
For more information, go to the Attorney General's Office website.