Plymouth County District Attorney Timothy J. Cruz

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program

The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office relies
on the assistance and cooperation of victims and witnesses
for the successful prosecution of criminal cases.

Victim/Witness Assistance Brochure

Glossary of Terms

Victim Bill of Rights

Carta de Direitos e Garantias da Vitima- Estado de Massachusetts
Capítulo 258B do Código Geral de Massachusetts

Declaración de derechos de las victimas en Massachusetts L.G.M. C. 258B

Receiving a Summons to appear in Court

Information regarding Victim Impact Statements

The Victim Impact Statement Form

Information regarding Restitution

The Restitution Form

Victims of Violent Crimes Compensation Fund

Victims of Violent Crimes Compensation Application

Victims of Violent Crimes Compensation Application-Spanish

Victim Services in Post Conviction Agencies- CORI Application Information

When testifing in court, victims and witnesses make a valuable and essential
contribution to the safety of the entire community.

The Victim/Witness Assistance Program within the District Attorney's Office was established to assist victims and witnesses throughout the criminal justice process.

Victim/Witness Advocates are available in every court to provide information,
assistance and referrals.

They ensure that victims, family members and witnesses of crimes are afforded their rights under the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 258B

Our Victim/Witness Assistance Program and Advocates are available for all victims and witnesses of crime in Plymouth County.

If you are a victim or a witness to a crime, and need assistance, please call us
at (508) 584-8120, or on our 24 hour hotline at (508)583-3306.