Victim-Witness Assistance

Victim Witness Telephone Numbers:

Augusta: 1-706-724-0517

Savannah: 1-912-652-4422

Toll Free: 1-888-624-1523

Federal Courthouse Locations:
Augusta:      Federal Justice Center 600 James Brown Blvd
Brunswick:    801 Gloucester Street
Dublin:         100 Franklin Street
Savannah:    125 Bull Street (Under Renovation; court held at 124 Barnard Street or 8 Southern Oaks Court)
Statesboro:  52 North Main Street
Waycross:    601 Tebeau Street

The Victim and Witness Protection Act, along with subsequent legislation, was enacted to enhance and protect the rights of crime victims and witnesses involved in the criminal justice system. The Victim-Witness Section works to ensure that victims of federal crime who have suffered physical, financial, or emotional trauma are informed of their rights and receive the assistance and protection to which they are entitled under the law, and that witnesses in the federal justice system are accorded all accommodation and notices consistent with that vital role.

The Victim Witness Section provides a variety of services to victims and witnesses in the federal criminal justice system, including education on criminal justice processes, courtroom orientation, notice of significant case events, and financial and logistical assistance when attending court proceedings.

Our Victim Witness Staff members assist crime victims in exercising their rights to presence and allocution at court proceedings as provided by law, and serve as a resource in providing referrals to support groups and/or counseling programs.

Witnesses serve an essential role in the prosecution of crime. The goal of the Victim Witness Unit is to ensure that witnesses are treated with fairness, dignity, and respect within the federal criminal justice system, and to ensure the free exercise of all rights and privileges accorded by the Victim and Witness Protection Act.

Language Access Plan

The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of Georgia takes very seriously our commitment to provide timely, accurate, and meaningful access to all services provided. It is our responsibility to aid individuals who have limited English Proficiency (LEP). In meeting this need we have an established Language Access Plan that includes a translating program. This program allows us to continue to foster equity and meaningful access to all services and programs. This language translation program is available over the phone, in person and in writing. This comes at no cost to the client. For more information, contact the Victim Witness Office at one of the district phone numbers above, or email USAGAS.Language.Access@usdoj.gov.