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Victim Services:
Testimonies provided by victims and witnesses are an
integral part of legal proceedings because they play a key role
in determining the outcome of cases and the prosecution of offenders.
In certain cases, those who testify express concern regarding
their safety and well being after agreeing to, or participating
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| These concerns are valid. That is
why it is important to understand victim’s rights. Victims
and witnesses are protected under the New Mexico constitution and statute. If a victim
or witness receives threats of any sort, he/she should immediately
contact the law enforcement agency investigating the case, the
District Attorney’s Office Victim Advocacy Division, or
in emergency situations, dial 911. Attempted bribery, intimidation,
threats, or harassment should be reported and documented as
soon as possible so immediate action can be taken. |
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| About Victim Advocates |
| Every District Attorney’s office in the State of New Mexico has a District Attorney Victim-Witness specialist, or Advocate. The Victim Advocate provides crime victims with information about the court system, notification of court hearings and offender release. The advocate often assists with Crime Victims Reparation Commission applications, provides information to crime victims regarding case status, and may accompany a crime victim to court. They provide referrals to agencies and organizations that can also help the victim get through the ordeal of being a crime victim. They also provide the prosecutors with direct trial support services. |
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| Related Links and Resources |
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Crime Victims’ Reparation Commission
www.cvrc.state.nm.us
(505) 841-9432
(800) 306-6262
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New Mexico Coalition Against Domestic Violence
www.nmcadv.org
(505) 246-9240
(800) 799-7233
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New Mexico Department of Corrections
corrections.state.nm.us/victim/intro.html
Victim Services Coordinator -
Francine Garcia
(505) 827-8848
(877) VICTIM4 |
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Mothers Against Drunk Driving
www.madd.org/nm
(505) 255-2955
(800) 522-6233
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New Mexico Grief Services
omi.unm.edu/grief/grief.aspx
Office of the Medical Investigator
(505) 925-9501
(800) 432-5239
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United Way 2-1-1
Information and Referral Service
www.uwcnm.org/find_help/211.html
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Survivors of Homicide
www.nmsoh.org
(877) 700-8500
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New Mexico Coalition of Sexual Assault Programs
www.swcp.com/nmcsap/about.html
(505) 883-8020
(888) 883-8020 |
New Mexico Victim Rights Project
DWI Resource Center
www.nm-victimrights.org
(505) 881-1084
email: dwicenter@flash.net
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| Victim Rights Information |
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Victims of Crime Act |
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Victim Rights in Constitution |
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