Criminal Court Cases
Filing a Police Report
Petition for Order of Protection
Holding Repeat Offenders Accountable
Crime Victim Expenses Reimbursement
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Criminal Court Cases
If
the batterer has been arrested, the client may meet with a prosecutor from the Kings County District Attorney’s Office or the Queens County District Attorney's Office to find out more about the status of the case. The entire Domestic Violence Unit of the Kings County and Queens County District Attorneys' Offices is part of the Family Justice Centers.
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Filing a Police Report
Police Officers at the Centers can help victims make a report. Filing a police report is the first step toward holding the batterer accountable.
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Petition for Order of Protection
Clients who have a case in Criminal Court will have an Order of Protection issued on their behalf. FJC staff can obtain a copy of the order if needed. Staff can also assist clients to petition for a Family Court Order of Protection.
Holding Repeat Offenders Accountable
Clients may speak to a Probation Officer to determine whether the batterer is under the supervision of the Department of Probation. The Probation Officer may be able to provide FJC clients with the name and telephone number of the Supervising Probation Officer and answer questions about the Department of Probation.
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Crime Victim Expenses Reimbursement
Staff from the New York State Crime Victims Board are on site to expedite the processing of claims for reimbursement by victims. The New York State Crime Victims Board compensates innocent victims of crime for unreimbursed out of pocket expenses, which can include medical and funeral expenses, loss of earnings or support, counseling, crime scene clean-up expenses, the cost to repair or replace items of essential personal property, reasonable court transportation expenses, and the cost of residing at or utilizing the services of a domestic violence shelter.
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Family Court
Clients are
eligible for help in Family Court if they are related to the abuser by blood or marriage, have a child in common with the abuser, or live together in a dating relationship even if the abuser has not been arrested.
Clients who need assistance with legal matters will meet with legal staff from our onsite partners to receive assistance on Family Law issues such as custody, visitation, child support, spousal support, and orders of protection.
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