Victim & Witness Assistance

The Toledo/Lucas County Victim and Witness Assistance team helps victims understand their rights through Marsy’s Law, keep them informed about court dates and any changes, and accompany them to court. We assist victims in filing for compensation through the Ohio Attorney General’s Victims of Crime Compensation Program and connect them with other services in Lucas County. We also provide referrals and registration for the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system. Additionally, our advocates assist with writing victim impact statements and offer short-term crisis and employer intervention.

Victim and Witness Assistance

The Toledo/Lucas County Victim and Witness Assistance team helps victims understand their rights through Marsy’s Law, keep them informed about court dates and any changes, and accompany them to court. We assist victims in filing for compensation through the Ohio Attorney General’s Victims of Crime Compensation Program and connect them with other services in Lucas County. We also provide referrals and registration for the VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system. Additionally, our advocates assist with writing victim impact statements and offer short-term crisis and employer intervention. The main office is located in the Lucas County Courthouse with other locations in Lucas County

Lucas County Common Pleas Court General Division (Main Office)
700 Adams Street 3rd Floor
Toledo, Ohio 43604-5659

Phone: 419-213-4591

Fax: 419-213-2777

Suburban Court Services
Sylvania Municipal Court
6700 Monroe Street
Sylvania, Ohio 43560

Phone: 419-882-8018

24-Hour Crisis Response Team

D. Michael Collins Northwest Neighborhood Station

2330 West Sylvania Avenue
Phone: 419-245-3324
Fax: 419-936-3717

More V&W Assistance

Lucas County Common Pleas Juvenile Division
1801 Spielbusch Avenue 2nd Floor
Toledo, Ohio 43604
Phone: 419-213-6945
Fax: 419-231-6956

Located in South Toledo, this is the state’s first Victim Assistance program designed specifically for the Hispanic/Latino population. We developed this program because statistics showed that many local Hispanics avoided reporting crimes and using courthouse services.

Our advocate, who is fluent in Spanish,:

Informs victims of their rights
Notifies victims of court dates and continuances
Accompanies victims to court proceedings
Assists victims in filing for compensation through the Ohio Attorney General’s Victims of Crime Compensation Program
Provides referrals for other services
Provides VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) referrals and registration (call for details)
Assists victims with victim impact statements
Provides short-term crisis and employer intervention