LAPEER COUNTY VICTIM SERVICES

We are sorry to learn that you are a victim of a crime.  You may be experiencing both emotional and physical pain, as well as confusion concerning the legal process.  My staff and I are very concerned and would like to offer you assistance.  Please use the information below to contact us concerning your crime victim's rights and the help we can provide you.

 

Cathy Strong

Director, Victim Services

 

PERSONNEL

Director of Victim Services

 

 

Cathy Strong

 

 

(810) 667-0326

cstrong@lapeercounty.org

 

Victim Advocate

Leigh Rabideau

(810) 667-0326

lrabideau@lapeercounty.org

MISSION STATEMENT

It is the mission of this office to provide quality services to crime victims pursuant to the Michigan Crime Victims Rights Statute, to ensure that crime victims are treated with compassion, dignity, and respect, and to collaborate with other agencies to provide the best possible services to victims in our community.

 

 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

 

What are my Crime Victim's Rights?

 

Why are some cases plea bargained?

 

How do a press charges?

 

What are the steps in a Criminal Prosecution?

 

 

 

How do I get a Restraining Order?

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How do I press counter-charges?

 

 

 

What do I do is someone threatens me?

 

 

Can I have the charges against someone dropped?

 

What will the Defendant's sentence be?

 

What if the defendant's attorney contacts me?

 

How do I get my property back?

 

 

I was the victim of a violent crime.  Who will pay for my hospital bill?

 

 

 

LOCAL VICTIM RESOURCES

 

 

Lacada (Lapeer Area Citizens Against   Domestic Violence)

 

 (810) 667-4175 lacada@chartermi.net

Lacada Outreach Services & Support

 

(810) 245-0632

 

 

 

Lapeer County Domestic Violence Coalition

 

   

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