Victim Witness
Victim and Witness Services
After charges are filed in a federal criminal case, Victim-Witness Coordinators provide certain services to victims and witnesses. They:
- Provide notification to victims about public court proceedings such as indictments, arraignments, trial dates, continuances, plea agreements, trial outcomes and sentencing;
- Provide information to victims about the Victim Notification System (VNS) Call Center and Website;
- Provide information about victims' rights under federal law;
- Refer victims to the Victims Compensation Program;
- Provide information about federal court procedures and the criminal justice process;
- Notify subpoenaed witnesses of changes in court dates or times;
- Make travel and lodging arrangements for court appearances by non-local witnesses;
- Arrange for direct government payment of certain witness transportation and lodging expenses;
- Process vouchers for witness court attendance fees and reimbursement of allowable expenses.