Victim Witness Coordinator

Job Description

WAGE: $27.63

DEPARTMENT: Attorney - Criminal Division

BENEFITS: Health, Dental, Vision, Retirement, 401k match, Sick/Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-term Disability, Accident, Critical Illness, Maternity Leave, Parental Leave

PERSONNEL STATUS: Full Time

JOB OVERVIEW:

Under the general guidance and direction of the Chief Criminal Attorney protects the rights of victims of crime and witnesses by providing information, crisis intervention and support to victims and their families during the criminal justice process, while doing so with dignity and respect and also being sensitive to the needs of crime victims.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Act as a liaison between victims, witnesses, family members of the victim and the Deputy County Attorney assigned to that case.

Assist victims on various crimes such as: homicides, sexual assaults, property crimes, domestic violence, child crimes and other serious felonies and misdemeanors.

Assists victims in District Court, Juvenile Court and Justice Court.

Evaluate cases in the Weber County Attorney's Office and identifies victims.

Collects pertinent data into a spread sheet (Excel).

Helps maintain the VOCA grant and understand its requirements.

Maintains case records in our case management system in accordance with office policies and procedures.

Answers phone calls, emails and text messages of the victims, their families and other witnesses.

Engages in crisis intervention management and techniques.

Provides information regarding victims' rights and answers questions about the court process.

Sends out victim impact statements to all identified victims.

Notifies victims of upcoming court hearings via letter, email, text message or phone call.

Provides information and resources of how the court process works and what their rights are in regards to the court process.

Schedules appointments with the deputy county attorney handling their criminal case.

Attends meetings with prosecutors and victims.

Attends law and motion calendars as well as, special hearings such as: preliminary hearings, trials, motion hearings and sentencing hearings.

Assists in trial prep for all trials which includes scheduling meetings with all witnesses who are subpoenaed to the trial.

Informs the victim of their individual right to speak at sentencing and if requested assists in preparing a victim impact statement prior to sentencing and to be read at sentencing.

Follows up on restitution and helps provide documentation to the court.

Contacts victims to help them know what documentation is needed for the court to order restitution.

Establishes and maintains relationships with local law enforcement, mental health facilities, probation departments, court personal, attorneys and other victim advocates.

Works closely with the Utah Office for Victims of Crime to assist with the financial needs of the victims both primary and secondary.

Assists in filling out application to be submitted and explains what should be cover...