NY Crime Victims Legal Help

In this booklet from the New York State Office of Victim Services, you will find information about your rights to:

• File for compensation.
• Receive support services.
• Get notified about court dates related to the criminal case.
• Be protected from intimidation, which can include protective orders.
• Make impact statements before sentencing and parole hearings.
• Ask for financial compensation, also called restitution, from the person who committed the crime to cover crime-related losses or expenses

This booklet also has information about how to contact OVS, your local DA's office, and more.

You can find other OVS brochures HERE.