County of Lancaster - Victim/Witness Services
50 North Duke Street, Fifth floor, Lancaster, PA 17602
Eligibility
Victims of and witnesses to crime
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
Email[email protected]
Application process
Telephone, walk-in
Fees
None
Service area
Lancaster, PA
Services include:
Educating victims and witnesses of crimes about their rights and the proper procedures to follow
Assistance with completing applications to Crime Victims Compensation Fund. Expenses that may be paid include: Medical, Counseling, Loss of Earnings or Support, Stolen Cash Benefits and Funeral Expenses.
Provides information and referral to victims and witnesses for services such as emergency housing, transportation and child care
Gives pre-trial tours of the Courthouse
Provides emotional support to victims and witnesses
Promotes public awareness of the need for victim services and the need for recognition of the rights of victims of crime
Providing organization
County of Lancaster
The County acts as an agent of the Commonwealth for those functions which are specified by State law. To carry out those functions, three County Commissioners are elected every four years. The Commissioners serve as the managers and administrators of County government, name citizens to boards, commissions and authorities and award contracts.
Lancaster County Commissioners:
Joshua Parsons, Chairman
Ray D'Agostino, Vice
Alice Yoder
