Advance Notification offered by Washington State Department of Corrections' Victim Services Program
Advance Notification offered by Washington State Department of Corrections' Victim Services Program
Notifies victims and witnesses when specified incarcerated individuals serving their sentences have the following events occur: - Transfer to a work release facility - Release to the community or other jurisdiction - Addresses being investigated for release of sex offenders - Death of the offender during incarceration - Escape from custody - Immediate release - Certain type of escorted leave The program also offers safety planning to victims who have safety concerns regarding someone who is in prison or is under the supervision of DOC.
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Physical Address
7345 Linderson Way Southwest, Tumwater, WA 98501
Hours
M-F, 8am-5pm.
Voice
Application process
Call. All client information will be kept confidential and is not accessible to offenders or their attorneys. Application form also available on website.
Fee
None.
Eligibility
Those who were victims or witnesses of a violent or sex offense, felony harassment, protection order violation, or a serious drug offense in which the offender was sentenced to prison and/or supervision by the Washington Department of Corrections. Includes family members of deceased victims or victims who are minors.
Agency info
Washington State Department of Corrections' Victim Services Program
Notifies enrolled citizens of specific movements of offenders in Washington state prisons. Provides assistance with safety planning to victims of offenders in prison or in the community under the jurisdiction of the Department of Corrections.