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Victims Services

Please contact our office with any specific request or assistance in any case 

Contact Number: 502-732-5841

Marsy's Law

 

​In the 2020 General Election, Kentuckians voted to add an amendment to the Constitution of Kentucky called Marsy's Law. This decision made Senate Bill 15 and Senate Bill 80 law. Senate Bill 15's amendments are reflected in Section 26A of the Constitution of Kentucky and Senate Bill 80 works in conjunction with  KRS 421.500-421.575. Under Marsy's Law, crime victims have the constitutional right to:

  • Timely notice of all proceedings.
  • Be heard in any proceeding involving release, plea, sentencing, or consideration of pardon, commutation, granting of reprieve, or other matter involving the right of a victim.
  • Be present at all proceedings, other than Grand Jury proceedings.
  • Proceedings free from unreasonable delay.
  • Consult with the attorney for the Commonwealth or designee
  • Reasonable protection from the accused.
  • Timely notice of release or escape of the accused.
  • Have their safety and their family's safety considered in setting bail, the defendant's release and conditions of release.
  • Full restitution to be paid by the convicted defendant. 
  • Fairness and consideration of the victims' safety, dignity, and privacy.
  • Be informed of these rights and standing to assert these rights. 

Victim's Rights Brochure

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Marsy's Law Information Card

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Victims Services Across our Region

VINE

VINE  (Victim Information & Notification Everyday) is the nation’s leading victim notification network. It allows survivors, victims of crime, and other concerned citizens to access timely and reliable information about offenders or criminal cases in U.S. jails and prisons. 

Register for VINE by Phone:

 1-800-511-1670

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Northern Kentucky 

Children's Advocacy Center 

The Northern Kentucky Children's Advocacy Center provides a coordinated response to concerns of child abuse in a child-focused environment, offering prevention, evaluation and treatment to children and families. 

Phone No. 859-442-3200
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Women's Crises Center

 Women’s Crisis Center is a foundational community center, offering comprehensive services for people impacted by domestic violence and sexual abuse, while transforming our community through violence prevention. 

Northern KY 24 Hour Crisis Line Phone No. 800.928.3335

Maysville 24 Hour Crisis Line  Phone No. 800.928.6708
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Office of Victims Advocacy

 The Office of Victims Advocacy (OVA) was formally established in 1985 to provide enhanced assistance to crime victims, as mandated by KRS 421.500, the Victims' Bill of Rights. OVA staff represent the Attorney General's Office throughout the state, providing a direct conduit with local victim service organizations to promote awareness of victims' rights.  

Phone No. 502-696-5312 
Fax No. 502-573-1009
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Commonwealth of Kentucky

Department of Corrections

Victims Services

  The Victim Services Branch (VSB) of the Kentucky Department of Corrections, is committed to assisting victims and survivors throughout the duration of the offender's incarceration and supervision. They ensure that crime victims are treated with dignity and respect.

If you are a victim of a crime, please contact their office to ensure you are registered for assistance.

Phone No. 502-564-5061
Toll Free: 877-687-6818
Fax No. 502-564-9836
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Kentucky Parole Board

 The Kentucky Parole Board consists of diverse, experienced, and committed professionals who are honored to serve the citizens of the Commonwealth of Kentucky.  

 Mailing Address:
Kentucky Parole Board
P.O.  Box 2400
Frankfort, KY 40602-2400
Email: Paroleboard@ky.gov

Toll-Free Victim No. 1-800-221-5991

Phone No. (502) 564-3620

Fax No.  (502) 564-8995

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Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program

 The Kentucky Crime Victims Compensation Fund Commission's goal is to provide not only assistance, but also to show empathy to crime victims during a particularly traumatic time. 

Phone No. 502-573-2290
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For a copy of the Compensation Claim Application Click Here 

Kentucky Cabinet for 

Health and Family Services

Child Protection Branch

 The Child Protection Branch provides consultation and state program guidance for child protective services cases. 

Phone No(s). 877-KYSAFE1

                         877-597-2331

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Kentucky State Police

 Sex Offender Registry

The Kentucky State Police is now providing the Sex/Criminal Offender Registry online. The intent of the registry is public safety and awareness.

Phone No. (502) 227-8700 

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Kentucky Court of Justice

The Kentucky Court of Justice Docket Information provides the current docket. The information shown reflects the docket as it was, when it was last updated. 

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Kentucky Department  of Corrections Online Offender Search

The Kentucky Department of Corrections provides this information to the public as a service.  

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Grant County Detention Center

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Carroll County Detention Center

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Crime Victims Information

Crime Victims Information Guide

Crime Victim Bill of Rights Handbook

Crime Victim Bill of Rights Handbook

 The Crime Victims Information Guide is a publication, that was published by the Kentucky Attorney General's Office. 

 This publication, will assist victims and their family members in navigating the criminal justice system and locating and accessing the protective, emergency, social, medical and financial resources to help them recover from and overcome the emotional, physical and financial impact of the crime 

The victim information guide is not to serve as legal advice, but rather, it is meant to serve as a guide to plainly explain the process and provide resources available. 

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Crime Victim Bill of Rights Handbook

Crime Victim Bill of Rights Handbook

Crime Victim Bill of Rights Handbook

Want to know what your rights are as a crime victim in Kentucky? The Office of the Attorney General is providing this handbook to you so that you can be educated on the role and responsibility of the local law enforcement, prosecutor, victim advocate, defense attorney, and Attorney General's Office. 

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Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program

Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program

Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program

The Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program is  governed by the Kentucky Claims Commission.  

 The Kentucky Claims Commission decides crime victims’ compensation claims, hears and decides appeals on tax assessments, and hears and decides negligence claims filed against any Commonwealth of Kentucky state government agency. 

 In regards to the Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program, the Commission decides compensation claims from victims of violent crime who have no other resources to pay for the medical, funeral, mental health counseling, and dental or corrective lens expenses resulting from the crime. Assistance can also include lost wages of the victim or loss of support for someone dependent on the victim. 

The Commission's goal is to provide not only the above-mentioned assistance, but also to show empathy to crime victims during a particularly traumatic time. 

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Victim Impact Statement

Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program

Crime Victims Compensation Fund Program

 The Kentucky Victim Bill of Rights (KRS 421.500 to 421.575 ) provides crime victims with specific rights. 

Included in those rights is the right to submit a victim impact statement after conviction, but prior to or at sentencing and to the parole board when the defendant becomes eligible for parole. 

 A victim impact statement (VIS) is a written statement from the victim which may contain, but need not be limited to, a description of the extent of the psychological, physical, and financial harm suffered by the victim, the victim’s need for restitution and whether the victim has applied for or received compensation for financial loss, and the victim’s recommendation for an appropriate sentence. 

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crime victims documents

Crime Victims Information Guide (pdf)Download
Crime Victim Bill of Rights Handbook (pdf)Download
Crime Victims Compensation Claim Form (pdf)Download
Victim Impact Statement (pdf)Download

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