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Victim's Rights
For many people, being a victim or witness to a crime is their first experience with the criminal and juvenile justice systems. As a victim or witness, you have certain rights within the system. The following information can assist with questions regarding those rights:
A "victim" is a person who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological or financial harm as a result of the commission or attempted commission of a crime or delinquent act or against whom the crime or delinquent act is committed. The term "victim" includes the victim’s lawful representative, parent or guardian of a minor or homicide victim's next of kin except upon a showing the interest of such individual would be in actual or potential conflict with the interests of the victim.
A “witness” is a person who, as determined by law enforcement, has information or evidence relevant to a specific crime. A witness can testify under oath in a trial.
Florida Constitution ARTICLE I, SECTION 16 - Rights of Accused and of Victims
Area Services
ASPD Crime Prevention Community Oriented Policing Services | (407) 571-8463 |
State Attorney’s Office Victim Services | (407) 665-6112, www.SA18.org |
Injunction for Protection Outreach Program | (407) 665-6226 |
Florida Domestic Violence Hotline | 1-800-500-1119 |
Safe House of Seminole County 24-Hour Hotline | (407) 330-3933 www.SafeHouseofSeminole.org |
Seminole Behavioral Health Care | (407) 321-4357 |
The Florida Abuse Hotline (Elderly & Children) | 1-800-962-2873 |
Kids House of Seminole Child Advocacy Center | (407) 324-3036, www.KidsHouse.org |
United Way Crisis & Elder Services | Dial 211 |
John E. Polk Seminole County Jail Inmate Admissions & Release Information | (407) 665-3137 |
Rape Crisis 24-Hour Response Hotline | (407) 321-7273 |
Sexual Assault Victims Services | (407) 665-6113 |
Seminole County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Program | (407) 665-6546 |
Department of Corrections | Felony Probation (407) 262-7400 Misdemeanor Probation (407) 665-4602 |
Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) | 1-877-846-3435 |
Attorney General’s Office Crime Victims Compensation Trust Fund | 1-800-226-6667 |
TDD Users-Florida Relay Services | 1-800-955-8771, www.MyFloridaLegal.com |
Contact Us
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James F. Riggs
Chief of Police
Email225 Newburyport Ave.
Altamonte Springs, FL 32701Ph: (407) 571-8192
Fx: (407) 571-8193General Information
Ph: (407) 571-8214
Non-Emergency
Ph: (407) 339-2441
Emergency
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