Corrections System

Victim/Witness advocates can assist you within any area of the correctional process (i.e., probation, prison, parole). Specifically, this may include, but is not limited to, information/advocacy regarding the offender's;

• probation status
  probation officer name/#;
  restitution paid or owed;
  community service placement (agency), offender attitude, hours completed vs. total;
  victim impact statement as part of Pre-Sentence Investigation report.
• prison status
  inmate facility/placement;
  conduct in prison - disciplinary problems, counseling, education initiatives, etc.;
  notification procedures regarding inmate's release.
• parole status
  parole officer name/phone #;
  parole eligibility and/or hearing date;
  written victim impact statement and submission date;
  oral statement to parole board;
  notification procedures regarding above.

For further information, assistance, notification procedures and forms regarding probation, prison and/or parole, contact the Victim/Witness staff at (716) 858-4640.