Victim/Witness Information
The Mequon Police Department is committed to providing victims and witnesses information about their rights and the resources available to them. Please use the links below to access information about the various programs and information available to victims and witnesses of crimes. Please call the department if you need any further assistance with any of these items.
Rights of Crime Victims
This state shall treat crime victims with fairness, dignity and respect for their privacy. This state shall ensure that crime victims have all of the following protections as provided by law:
- To attend court hearings
- To have reasonable protection from the accused throughout the criminal justice process
- To be notified of court proceedings
- To have the opportunity to confer with the District Attorney or designee
- To have the opportunity to make a victim impact statement to the court regarding the affect this crime has had on you
- To have a judgment for any unpaid restitution
- To compensation
- To a speedy disposition of the case
- To be informed about the outcome of the case and the release of the accused
- To have a reasonable attempt made to be notified if the case is dismissed.
- To request that the court order an offender to submit to a test for sexually transmitted diseases, if appropriate
- To contact the Department of Justice about any concerns you may have about your treatment as a crime victim
If you are a victim or a witness of a crime, you are entitled to certain rights and services which are coordinated by the Victim-Witness Assistance Program, located in the Offices of the District Attorney. For a complete list of your rights or for further information, please contact the Victim Witness Assistance Program at 262-238-8387.
