Legal advocacy is provided by information mailed to victims and personal advocacy provided by the staff.   Two categories of crimes have been targeted for more direct service to and contact with victims by VAU staff. -  1) Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Cases: Victims of domestic violence within unincorporated King County.   -  2) Homicide/Criminal Loss of Life Cases: Outreach to families and friends who desire information regarding a case; proactive position taken by the Unit on any homicide, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault cases. Services may include legal support through court accompaniment and information, and a realistic presentation of options.   

Legal advocate is available to assist victims of domestic violence with misdemeanor domestic violence cases.   Services include: -  Helping victims process protection orders -  Accompanying victims to court proceedings -  Transporting victims to social services and other basic needs

Refers to a wide range of direct service providers who assist crime victims.

Advocates provide support through the court process including crisis intervention, information and referral to social service agencies, preparation prior to court hearings, and advocacy during and after court hearings.   Advocates involve other agencies and individuals in the criminal or civil court process.   Will provide community education upon request and work to increase awareness on victims' legal rights, options and resources.  

Handles prosecution of all felonies committed throughout King County and misdemeanors occurring in unincorporated King County.

Advocates provide support through the court process including crisis intervention, information and referral to social service agencies, preparation prior to court hearings, and advocacy during and after court hearings.   Advocates involve other agencies and individuals in the criminal or civil court process.   Will provide community education upon request and work to increase awareness on victims' legal rights, options and resources.  

VST(Victim Support Team) offers trauma-informed support to victims of violent crime and coercive control (Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, Trafficking). Services address immediate safety concerns, questions about the next steps in the Criminal Justice System, and short-term resource needs. Does NOT provide shelter or motel vouchers.

Prosecutes all cases of child physical or sexual abuse, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence.   Works with investigating police and victim/witnesses on these cases.   Provides advocates for those involved in sexual assault/felony domestic violence cases. Advocates are provided by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.

Prosecutes all cases of child physical or sexual abuse, adult sexual assault, and domestic violence.   Works with investigating police and victim/witnesses on these cases.   Provides advocates for those involved in sexual assault/felony domestic violence cases. Advocates are provided by King County Sexual Assault Resource Center.

Provides information and assistance to help prevent crimes against the elderly and people who are disabled.   Prosecutes such cases involving domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, neglect frauds and other non-physical exploitation against the elderly.

Offers emotional support, victims’ rights information, help in finding needed resources and assistance in filling out crime victim related forms. Accompanies victims and their family members through the criminal justice proceedings and works with other organizations, such as criminal justice or social service agencies. Advocacy services include: - Crisis intervention - Emotional support - Resources and referrals - Information on victimization - Assistance with Crime Victims Compensation application - Information on legal rights and protections - Information on criminal justice process - Assist victims and their family members submit statements to the court - Intervention with landlords, creditors and employers on behalf of the victim - Information on crime prevention - Assistance with funeral/memorial arrangements - Assistance with safety planning - Assistance in navigating the medical systems

Handles prosecution of all felonies committed throughout King County and misdemeanors occurring in unincorporated King County.

Provides advocacy services in King County Superior Court to current or former intimate partner victims of domestic violence. Services include: assistance in filing for temporary domestic violence protection orders, information and referral to social service agencies, domestic violence information, advocacy, court preparation and accompaniment to full order hearings (advocates cannot speak in court), online portal for completing and generating protection order documents for the following civil protection order case types: Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order, Anti-Harassment Protection Order, Stalking Protection Order and Vulnerable Adult Protection Order. Maintains website with instructions and information on protection orders and maintains the Protection Order Portal (POP) which is accessible by link on the website or at this direct site: http://kcpao.kingcounty.gov/POP A DV protection order is a two part process which includes the filing of a temporary order and then a full protection order entered approximately 14 days later, if granted by the court. Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order: A civil order that restrains the abuser (restrained person/respondent) from committing further acts of assault or violence against the person who has been victimized (protected person/petitioner). The petitioner (person seeking protection) must fill out a packet of forms that include providing a description of the acts of domestic violence that have occurred and the protections they are seeking. They will be asked to describe the most recent incident of domestic violence or fear of imminent harm and a history of any other incidents of domestic violence. Upon filing, the Petitioner should be prepared to provide the respondent’s home and/or work address or any contact information and birth date to help ensure that Law Enforcement can enter and serve the order on the respondent. A judge or commissioner will review the paperwork, ask questions, and decide whether or not to grant the temporary order (for 14 days). Full Domestic Violence Protection Order: An order that is granted after the court determines by a "preponderance of evidence" that domestic violence has occurred. At the full hearing, the judicial officer will give both parties (petitioner and respondent) the chance to talk about the allegations of domestic violence and whether the order should be granted or not. The full order can be in effect for one year or longer, in some cases. The process to obtain the full order may last for two to four hours, but the actual full hearing itself may only be about 15 to 30 minutes. Any time prior to the expiration date, the petitioner may return to court and request that the order be modified (to be made more or less restrictive) or terminated. The petitioner may also request a renewal of the full order up to three months before its expiration date.

Provides advocacy services in King County Superior Court to current or former intimate partner victims of domestic violence. Services include: assistance in filing for temporary domestic violence protection orders, information and referral to social service agencies, domestic violence information, advocacy, court preparation and accompaniment to full order hearings (advocates cannot speak in court), online portal for completing and generating protection order documents for the following civil protection order case types: Domestic Violence Protection Order, Sexual Assault Protection Order, Anti-Harassment Protection Order, Stalking Protection Order and Vulnerable Adult Protection Order. Maintains website with instructions and information on protection orders and maintains the Protection Order Portal (POP) which is accessible by link on the website or at this direct site: http://kcpao.kingcounty.gov/POP A DV protection order is a two part process which includes the filing of a temporary order and then a full protection order entered approximately 14 days later, if granted by the court. Temporary Domestic Violence Protection Order: A civil order that restrains the abuser (restrained person/respondent) from committing further acts of assault or violence against the person who has been victimized (protected person/petitioner). The petitioner (person seeking protection) must fill out a packet of forms that include providing a description of the acts of domestic violence that have occurred and the protections they are seeking. They will be asked to describe the most recent incident of domestic violence or fear of imminent harm and a history of any other incidents of domestic violence. Upon filing, the Petitioner should be prepared to provide the respondent’s home and/or work address or any contact information and birth date to help ensure that Law Enforcement can enter and serve the order on the respondent. A judge or commissioner will review the paperwork, ask questions, and decide whether or not to grant the temporary order (for 14 days). Full Domestic Violence Protection Order: An order that is granted after the court determines by a "preponderance of evidence" that domestic violence has occurred. At the full hearing, the judicial officer will give both parties (petitioner and respondent) the chance to talk about the allegations of domestic violence and whether the order should be granted or not. The full order can be in effect for one year or longer, in some cases. The process to obtain the full order may last for two to four hours, but the actual full hearing itself may only be about 15 to 30 minutes. Any time prior to the expiration date, the petitioner may return to court and request that the order be modified (to be made more or less restrictive) or terminated. The petitioner may also request a renewal of the full order up to three months before its expiration date.

Legal advocacy is provided by information mailed to victims and personal advocacy provided by the staff.   Two categories of crimes have been targeted for more direct service to and contact with victims by VAU staff. -  1) Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Cases: Victims of domestic violence within unincorporated King County.   -  2) Homicide/Criminal Loss of Life Cases: Outreach to families and friends who desire information regarding a case; proactive position taken by the Unit on any homicide, vehicular homicide, and vehicular assault cases. Services may include legal support through court accompaniment and information, and a realistic presentation of options.   

Provides information and assistance to help prevent crimes against the elderly and people who are disabled.   Prosecutes such cases involving domestic violence, physical and sexual abuse, neglect frauds and other non-physical exploitation against the elderly.

Offers emotional support, advocacy services, and information and referrals to victims/survivors of drunk or drugged driving crashes.    MADD victim advocates can: - Accompany victims and survivors to court -  Provide information about drunk driving laws and victim rights -  Help write and submit your victim impact statement to the court -  Refer to community resources such as Crime Victim Compensation, which may be able to help with certain crime-related expenses -  Provide referrals to professional counseling, legal representation, support groups, and other essential services   MADD Victim Services provides a wide selection of free literature, available in both English and Spanish.

Allows petitioners to register for notification when a protective order of any type has been served by law enforcement. Also provides advance notice when the protective order is about to expire.