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Victim Witness Assistance

The United States Attorney's Office for the Northern District of New York is committed to ensuring that federal crime victims are afforded all rights to which they are entitled by law. To accomplish this goal, each office in the district has a designated individual to provide victim and witness support. Our role is to prosecute cases fairly and justly. Services provided to crime victims and witnesses by the U.S. Attorney's Office include: notice of case events; information concerning their rights; information about case proceedings and the criminal justice system in general; referrals to medical and/or social service providers; assistance with travel arrangements; and logistical information concerning transportation, parking, child care, etc.

Victims' Rights

List of enumerated rights for victims established by Congress

Resources

Discover national programs that assist crime victims

Restitution

Learn more about the awarding and collection of restitution

Crime Victims' Rights Ombudsman

Receives and investigates complaints filed by crime victims against DOJ employees

Witness Information

Information for witnesses in federal criminal proceedings

Justice 101 Leave Website

Provides information about the criminal justice process and the federal court system

Contact Us

Contact the Victim Witness Coordinator for our district

CONTACT INFORMATION FOR THE VICTIM WITNESS UNIT
NORTHERN DISTRICT OF NEW YORK
TOLL FREE: 1 (888) 539-4535

Ivy M. Schoff
Victim Witness Coordinator
U.S. Attorney’s Office
445 Broadway, Room 218
Albany, New York 12207-2924
Office: (518) 431-0247
 
US Attorney’s Office
P.O. Box 7198
100 South Clinton Street, Room 900
Syracuse, New York 13261-7198
Office: (315) 448-0672
Updated June 16, 2025