| Pottawatomie County Sheriff Office Information for Victims/Witnesses of Crimes |
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| As a victim of a crime you have specific rights granted by the State of
Kansas under K.S.A74-7333 et seq. Victims should be treated with courtesy, compassion and with respect to their dignity and privacy and should suffer the minimum necessary inconvenience from their involvement with the criminal justice system. Victims should receive through formal and informal procedures, prompt and fair redress for the harm which they have suffered. Information regarding the availability of criminal restitution, recovery of damages in a civil cause of action, the crime’s compensation fund and other remedies and the mechanisms to obtain such remedies should be made available to the victim. Information should be made available to victims about their participation in criminal proceedings and the scheduling, progress and ultimate disposition of the proceedings. The views and concerns of the victims should be ascertained and the appropriate assistance provided throughout the criminal procedures. When the personal interests of the victims are affected, the views or concerns of the victim should, when appropriate and consistent with criminal procedure, be brought to the attention of the court. Measures may be taken when necessary to provide for the safety of victims and their families and to protect them from intimidation and retaliation. Enhanced training should be made available to sensitize criminal justice personnel to the needs and concerns of victims and guidelines should be developed for this procedure. Victims should be informed of the availability of health and social services and other relevant assistance that they might continue to receive the necessary medical, psychological, and social assistance through existing programs and services. Victims should report the crime and cooperate with law enforcement authorities. |
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| Information for Victims of Domestic Violence | ||
Domestic Violence is a crime. These cases may be processed through the Pottawatomie County Attorney. Details of the crime may be made public. As the victim you do not sign a complaint. The case is filed by the State. Once charges are filed, you can not dismiss them. However, your input is important and your opinions should be directed to the proper prosecutor to address any concerns that you have. |
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| Information for Victims/Witnesses of any crime | ||
The Victims Assistance Coordinator can provide information about the criminal justice systems and refer you to resources within the community The coordinator can keep you advised about the current status of your case. The coordinator can be a primary support for you throughout your involvement with the criminal justice system. As a victim or witness of a crime, if you have any questions about a case please contact the office listed below or the Crime Victims Information and Referral Center. Victims Assistance Coordinator Crime Victim Information and Referral Center Pottawatomie County Attorney’s Office 1-800-828-9745 105 Main Westmoreland, Ks 66549 785-457-3511 The Crime Victims Coordination Board was established to provide victims of violent crimes with compensation for the loss of earnings and out-of-pocket loss for injuries sustained as a direct result of violent crime. Out-of-pocket loss includes reasonable medical (including Mental health counseling) care or other services necessary as a result of the injury. Personal property loss is not covered. A crime victim may receive up to $25,000.00. Funeral expense compensations are limited to $2000.00 Crime Victim’s Compensation Board 700 S.W. Jackson Jayhawk Tower, Suite 400 Topeka, Ks 66603-2359 |
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| Domestic Violence Resource Information | ||
| Emergency, Police, Fire, Medical | 911 | |
| Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff Admin | 457-3481 | |
| Pottawatomie Co. Attorney’s Office | 457-3511 | |
| Attorney Generals Office | 1-785-296-2215 | |
| Pawnee Mental Health 24hr | 1-785-587-4300 | |
| Crisis Center | 1-800-727-2785 | |
| Child Abuse Hotline 24hr | 1-800-828-9745 | |
| Elder Abuse Hotline | 1-800-922-5330 | |
| Kansas Child Abuse Prevention | 1-800-354-7738 | |
| Kansas MADD | 1-800-228-6233 | |
| Kansas SRS Wamego | 1-785-456-2057 | |
| Lawyer Referral | 1-800-432-3593 | |
| Parents Anonymous | 1-800-332-6378 | |
| Sexual and Domestic Violence | 1-800-727-2785 | |
| Irwin Army Hospital | 239-7777 | |
| Mercy Hospital | 776-3322 | |
| Onaga Comm. Hospital | 889-4274 | |
| Wamego City Hospital | 456-2295 | |