CRIMEVICTIMINFORMATIONFORJEFFERSONCOUNTY
UW-Whitewater Police Services is sorry that you have been a victim of this crime and realize that being a crime victim can be a very stressful experience. Please read and keep the following information describing some of the many rights of crime victims in Wisconsin.
Remember that we are here to assist you, so feel free to contact anyone listed below:
Date:Officer’s Name:Incident Number:Offender’s Name:
No Criminal ARREST has been made. Each investigationUW-Whitewater Police Services
is reasonably pursued as far as possible, but sometimes itGoodhue Hall, 734 W. Starin Rd.
may not result in a criminal arrest. Some matters may beWhitewater, WI53190
handled by the issuance of a Citation, instead of a criminalAdministrative Phone: (262)472-4660
arrest. Please contact us about this investigation’s status.Administrative Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM Inform us of address or telephone number changes.
An ADULT person has been arrested and jailed inJefferson County Sheriff’s Office
conection with this incident. You may call the county411 S. Center Ave.
jail to find out whether the person has been released fromJefferson, WI53548
custody.Phone: (920) 674-7336
The matter is being referred to the District Attorney’sJefferson County District Attorney’s Office
Office for possible prosecution. The District Attorney’s320 S. Main St.
Office will contact you with additional information, Jefferson, WI53549
Including whether charges will be filed, your right to attendPhone: (920) 674-7220
court proceedings and to discuss the incident with the
prosecutor. Contact the District Attorney’s Office for more
information about your rights.
This incident involves a JUVENILE offender and will beJefferson County Human Services
referred to a juvenile Intake Worker. The Intake WorkerJuvenile Intake
will try to contact you with additional information,N3995 Annex Rd
including your right to discuss the matter with the intakeJefferson, WI53549
worker and to receive notices of court proceedings. ContactPhone: (920) 674-3105
the Intake Worker for more information about your rights
or to determine if the juvenile is being held in secure detention.
You have the right to have any recovered stolen or other You have a right to have restitution ordered by a court.
personal property returned to you by law enforcement For purposes of restitution, it is important that you
agencies as quickly as possible when it is no longer needed gather and keep accurate documentation about your
as evidence. Contact UW-Whitewater Police Services for losses.
more information.
Because this crime resulted in personal injury, the Crime Victim Compensation Program may be available to help you pay for unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses, even if there is no arrest or conviction. It is not available for property damage or loss. For more information, read the additional pamphlet and contact the Jefferson County Victim Assistance Coordinator at (920) 674-7375 or the Wisconsin Department of Justice’s Office of Crime Victim Services at 1-800-446-6564.
Other rights that you have as a victim of crime will become more relevant should this matter result in court proceedings or convictions. If
you would like a complete list of victims’ rights, please contact UW-Whitewater Police Services.
If you are subject to threats or intimidation arising from your cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution efforts relating to this crime, please call UW-Whitewater Police Services as soon as possible or, if it is an emergency situation and you are in immediate danger, call 911 from any campus telephone.
If you would like information of victim assistance, medical services and other service agencies available in the area, please contact the Jefferson County’s First Call for Help at (920) 563-9555.