U.S. Department
of Justice
Victim Witness Program
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas 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 throughout the prosecution of a criminal matter. The Victim Witness Program strives to fulfill this obligation by providing victims with notification of case events, directing them to necessary services, and ensuring that they understand the criminal justice process.
Below you will find information regarding your rights as a victim, information for victims involved in large-scale cases, and victim resources.
The Crime Victims Rights Act established by Congress affords victims 10 specific rights | Crime specific programs that assist crime victims |
Information for Victims in Large Cases Provides status updates for multi-victim cases | Information for witnesses in federal criminal proceedings |
National site for victims of large cases | Victim Notification System (VNS) Link to VNS Login |
Victim Witness Program Contact Information
The United States Attorney's Office for the Western District of Texas employs Victim Assistance Specialists who are responsible for coordinating the notification process for victims who are involved in cases prosecuted by this office. These individuals are located in various offices across the district, and can be contacted at the following numbers:
San Antonio & Del Rio - 210-384-7100
Austin & Waco - 512-916-5858
El Paso, Midland, Pecos & Alpine - 915-534-6884