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Legal Advocacy
CSADV staff provide legal advocacy to victims of
domestic violence and sexual assault
and homicide. CSADV advocates
are familiar with the criminal justice process in the
respective counties served by CSADV, and they are able
to provide victims with accurate information and
support. Under Iowa law, victims have the right to have
an advocate with them during all court proceedings
related to the abuse. Legal advocacy may include:
Advocacy related to the criminal aspect of a victim’s
case:
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Assisting a victim with making a police
report; providing accompaniment and support while a
police report is made.
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Providing accompaniment and support while
the victim meets with various criminal justice officials
regarding the criminal case,
including the county attorney’s office and other
attorneys.
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Providing accompaniment and support while
the victim testifies in a criminal case, or while the
victim participates in other
aspects related to the criminal case.
Advocacy related to the civil aspects of a victim’s
case:
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Providing assistance, accurate
information, and support when the victim files a Pro Se
Protection Order.
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Providing accompaniment and support to
both the Temporary and Permanent hearings.
Iowa Vine
For information on the custody status and location of an offender, contact
IowaVINE at 188-7-IA-VINE (1-888-742-8463)
What is Iowa Vine?
IowaVINE is a crime victim information and notification system that tracks criminals who have been arrested by law enforcement or convicted by the justice system.
IowaVINE is a free 24 hour confidential computer based service that provides crime victim information and notification via telephone and/or computer.
IowaVINE is a service of the Iowa Attorny General's Crime Victim Assistance Division.
IowaVINE was created to provide information, notification and peace of mind for crime victims.
IowaVINE is also available to anyone who seeks public information about the custody and location of an offender.
For more information about IowaVINE click
here
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