Office of the Butler County Prosecutor - Victim Witness Division

The Victim Witness Division of the Office of the Butler County Prosecutor helps victims prevail over the trauma of their victimization by assisting and advocating for safety, healing, justice, and restitution. Eligible clients include victims of

• All felony crimes

• Domestic Violence

• Sex Offenses

• Assault

• Menacing

• Aggravated Menacing

• Menacing by stalking

• Intimidation

• Vehicular Homicide

• Negligent Homicide

• OVI crimes

• Motor Vehicle accidents resulting in medical attention

The victim advocate provides support, resources, and an understanding of the process of victimization & trauma recovery. With victims' authorization, the Victim Witness Division will provide notification of:

• All scheduled court proceedings and schedule changes, including date, time and location

• Explanation of court proceedings

• Support advocacy and court escort throughout the criminal justice process

• Attendance at the trial and any related hearings or proceedings

• Opportunity to prepare an impact statement, oral or written, as part of the pre-sentence investigation

• Information concerning victim compensation according to the Ohio Victims of Crime Compensation Program

Office location is available at the Butler County.