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Belinda Cash, Victim Witness Coordinator / DA Office Manager
Michelle Clausen, Victim Specialist
Office Hours:
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Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Telephone:
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715-485-9211
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Fax:
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715-485-9153
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Mailing Address:
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Polk County Justice Center
1005 West Main Street, Suite 700
Balsam Lake, WI 54810
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District Attorney:
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Daniel P. Steffen
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Wisconsin Department of Justice Victim Resource Center:
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1-800-446-6564 |
MISSION STATEMENT
The mission of the Polk County Victim Services is to ensure that people affected by crime are treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
To achieve this, our Office:
- helps victims exercise their rights and access services;
- provides financial assistance to victims and to the programs that serve them;
- advocates for public policy and resources to enhance and expand victims’ rights and services;
- informs the public, professionals and policymakers about crime victims issues;
- educates, trains, and provides technical assistance to professionals assisting victims of crime.
WHAT IF I AM A VICTIM OR WITNESS OF A CRIME?
We are truly sorry for the circumstances which bring you to the justice system. The Victim/Witness Office is available to help you with any problems you may have as a result of this offense or with the court process.
We realize being the victim of a crime can be a very difficult time. The Victim/Witness Office was established in an effort to assist victims in reducing trauma that is associated with victimization. Our goal is to provide the opportunity for crime victims to express their concerns and receive guidance throughout the court process. We also act as a referral agency for other services victims may be in need of but are not aware are available within Polk County.
HOW CAN I FIND OUT ABOUT A CASE OF WHICH I AM INVOLVED?
Unless you indicate otherwise, you will receive information from the Victim/Witness Office regarding the time and place of upcoming hearings. Victims have a right to appear at any hearing. You have the right to confer with the prosecutor, to make a claim for restitution, to make a Victim Impact Statement to the court and the right to obtain information about the outcome of a case.
LINKS:
District Attorney's Page
National Center for Victims of Crime
http://www.ncvc.org/ncvc/Main.aspx
Voices for Victims
https://www.wivictimsvoice.org/index.jsp
Wisconsin Dept of Corrections Registrant Search
http://offender.doc.state.wi.us/public/search/search.jsp
Wisconsin Courts System
http://wcca.wicourts.gov/index.xsl
Wisconsin Department of Justice
http://www.doj.state.wi.us/cvs/
The Wisconsin VINE (Victim Information & Notification Everyday) System
https://www.vinelink.com/vinelink/siteInfoAction.do?siteId=50100
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