Victim Notification
After the defendant is charged with a federal crime, victims are entitled to be notified of public court proceedings. In most instances victims will receive an initial letter from the United States Attorney’s Office and subsequent letters as case events warrant. Occasionally, in cases involving a large number of victims, alternative notification procedures may be used.
With the first written notification from the United States Attorney’s Office, victims will be provided with a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) to contact the automated Victim Notification System (VNS) Center for recorded information about the status of the case. Additionally, using the VIN and PIN, victims will be able to access the VNS Website to check the status of a case.
If you are a victim of an offense being prosecuted by the Eastern District of Virginia, the Victim/Witness Unit can ensure that you are notified of important stages of the case to help you exercise your rights.
If you allege failure on the part of a Department of Justice employee to provide you your rights, you may file a written complaint. The complaint form (below) should be mailed to:
L. Leonard
RE: Justice For All Act Complaint
101 W Main Street Suite 8000
Norfolk, VA 23510-1605
Crime Victim Complaint Form (Forma De la Queja De la Víctima Del Crimen)
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