Victim/Witness

Bucks County Victim/Witness Unit

The Bucks County District Attorney’s Victim/Witness Assistance Program recognizes that becoming a crime victim or witness can be a life-shattering event that may destroy a person’s sense of safety and security.

The demands of the criminal justice process can cause uncertainty and additional trauma to victims and witnesses. Therefore, we are committed to treating victims and witnesses with compassion, fairness and respect by advocating for the enforcement of their rights, providing opportunities for them to be properly included in the criminal justice process and making referrals to appropriate agencies.      

Services Provided

Services provided to crime victims and witnesses include:

Case information and notification

Information on the Criminal Justice System and Victims’ Rights

Advocacy within the criminal justice system

Availability of a secure Victim/Witness waiting room

Assistance with restitution requests

Assistance with Victim Impact statements

Assistance with harassment or intimidation complaints

Assistance with return of property

Assistance with employer, creditor and school intervention

Assistance with transportation for court appearances

Assistance with security issues during court hearings

Assistance in filing claims for Pa. Crime Victims’ Compensation

Referrals to community-based agencies that are available to provide court accompaniment, support and counseling services

Assistance with enrollment for release notification if the offender is in prison

Assistance if you have a problem, complaint or grievance

Information about dealing with the news media

Services are available free of charge to all Bucks County crime victims, witnesses and family members.

Confidentiality

Information that you provide to the Victim/Witness Unit is considered to be confidential. All information will be protected, to include information obtained from victims and their families in the course of providing services and shall not disclose confidential information to anyone other than a law enforcement agency, corrections agency or prosecutor without the victim’s consent.