Upon request from victims, the Clermont County Victim Assistance Office provides direct services to a felony and misdemeanor crime victims in the criminal court system. Please call 513-732-7979 for assistance.

 Services that are offered include:

1. Explanation of court procedures
2. Notification of court hearings and case status
3. Courtroom support services including accompaniment
4. Assistance in trial preparation
5. Referrals to applicable community resources and social service agencies
6. Assistance with filing victims of crime compensation claims
7. Separate waiting area for victims and witnesses’
8. Assistance in filing for civil stalking/sexually orientated protection orders
9. Information regarding VINE, Ohio’s victim notification service

Eligible Victims: All Felony crimes against people and property that have occurred within Clermont County and the following misdemeanor crimes:

•  Domestic Violence
•  Assault
•  Vehicular Homicide
•  Negligent Homicide
•  Sexual Imposition
•  Menacing By Stalking
•  Aggravated Menacing
•  Intimidation
•  OVI traffic crashes
•  Hit/Skip traffic crash