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Victim/Witness: Victims Bill of Rights

WHAT ARE THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCY?

Within 72 hours of the commission of certain crimes, the law enforcement agency shall provide to the victim the following information:

  • The availability of local emergency and crisis services.
  • The availability of possible assistance from the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission.
  • The name of the law enforcement agency and officer handling your case and the appropriate telephone number. If within 60 days you are not notified of an arrest in your case, you may call the telephone number of the law enforcement agency for the status of the case.
  • The procedural steps involved in a criminal prosecution.
  • The rights of crime victims as authorized by the Alabama Constitution and how to invoke those rights.
  • The existence and eligibility requirements of restitution and compensation.
  • What to do if you are threatened or intimidated.
  • The name and telephone number of the District Attorney's Office to contact for further information.

IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Irondale Police Dept.
956-5990
District Attorney's Office
325-5252
Kimberly Police Dept.
325-1450
Jefferson County Sheriff
325-1450
Leeds Police Dept.
699-2581
Adamsville Police Dept.
674-8222
Morris Police Dept.
325-1450
Birmingham Police Dept.
254-0800
Mountain Brook Police Dept.
871-3535
Brookside Police Dept.
324-6661
Tarrant Police Dept.
841-5555
Fultondale Police Dept.
849-5456
Trafford Police Dept.
325-1450
Gardendale Police Dept.
631-8787
Trussville Police Dept.
655-2101
Graysville Police Dept.
674-5643
UAB Police Dept.
934-3535
Homewood Police Dept.
879-2101
Vestavia Hills Police Dept.
823-0521
Hoover Police Dept.
822-5300
Warrior Police Dept.
647-0521

 

 

 

 

 
 

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