Victim Services
Phone: (480) 312-4226 Fax: (480) 312-9004
victimservices@scottsdaleaz.gov
Physical Address: 3700 N. 75th St., Scottsdale, AZ 85251
Provides legally mandated victim notification services as well as professional level victim advocacy to misdemeanor crime victims in the city of Scottsdale. Victim Advocates assist with crimes prosecuted by the City of Scottsdale Prosecutor’s Office by:
- Explaining the criminal justice system and all court proceedings
- Accompanying the victim to court proceedings when requested
- Conferring with victims about the plea offer and their input on the criminal case
Additional services offered:
- Assistance with Orders of Protection (petition form: http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/courts/forms)
- Domestic violence advocacy services and safety planning
- Provide appropriate resources to community agencies and services
If you have questions about Obtaining a Protective Order, Your Rights as a Crime Victim, Domestic Violence, or Resource and Referrals, please contact Scottsdale Victim Services at 480-312-4226 and ask to speak with an advocate.
Resources:
- Domestic Violence is defined by the National Coalition against Domestic Violence as a pattern of behavior in any relationship that is used to gain or maintain power and control over an intimate partner. National Domestic Violence Hotline: http://www.thehotline.org
- The Arizona Victim’s Bill of Rights passed by voters in 1990, made Arizona the first state to have a comprehensive constitutional bill of right for victims of crime. To view: http://www.azleg.gov/FormatDocument.asp?inDoc=/const/2/2_1.htm
- In 1986, the Arizona State Legislature established the Crime Victim Compensation Fund. The Arizona Criminal Justice Commission is directed to administer the fund and create and implement rules that guide the awarding of funds to victims of crime. More information on County Victim Compensation Program: http://www.azcjc.gov/ACJC.Web/victim/VictComp.aspx
