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Victim & Witness Services

You don’t have to go through the court process alone. A victim advocate in your county can answer questions, keep you informed and help you request restitution.

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Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Hotline(800) 482-5964
Arkansas Coalition Against Sexual AssaultRAINN Hotline(800) 656-4673
Domestic violence sheltersThe Arkansas Coalition Against Domestic Violence lists service providers statewide, with a map of shelter locations and contact details for each.Find a shelter

Your victim advocate

Contact the advocate in the county where the case is filed.

Randolph CountyTonya Foster(870) 202-1256tfosterva3rdjd@gmail.com
Jackson CountyKera Scudamore(870) 523-6761jaco.vicadv@gmail.com
Lawrence CountyAmber Hayes(870) 886-1130ahayesvocalawco@gmail.com
Sharp CountyShannan Hobbs(870) 994-3286shannanhobbs.thirdjudicial@gmail.com

Tracking alleged and convicted offenders

VINELink is a national online portal to VINE, a victim notification network. It can be accessed 24 hours a day, seven days a week, for the most reliable information on custody status changes and criminal case information.

Access custody changes & case info

Crime Victims Reparations

Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations are funds available to help defray costs due to crime victimization. An innocent victim of a violent crime (including DWI) may qualify for financial help from the Crime Victims Reparations Board. This money may help pay for medical expenses or other costs related to personal injuries caused by a violent crime.

To qualify:
1The crime was reported to law enforcement within 72 hours (96 hours for sexual assault).
2An application for assistance is received within one year of the date of the crime.
3The victim cooperates with the investigation.
4The victim did not contribute to the crime.

The Arkansas Crime Victims Reparations Program, administered by the Department of Public Safety on behalf of the Crime Victims Reparations Board, provides financial compensation to victims who have suffered personal injury or death as the result of violent crime.

Restitution

Reparations and restitution are not the same. If you wish to seek restitution, the victim or a victim’s family representative should discuss the request with the victim advocate in your county.

Find your advocate

Can I have my case dropped?

The decision to drop the case is up to us, but your input is a serious factor in our decision. Justice and public safety will be our primary concern.

Office of the Prosecuting AttorneyThird Judicial District · P.O. Box 677, Pocahontas, AR 72455 · (870) 609-1914
This site provides general information and is not legal advice.