The Victim Services Unit is committed to serving victims of crime in order to help them successfully cope with the effects of being involved in a traumatic incident.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Unit provides services to victims of crimes within Cherokee County.
Phone: 864-489-4722
VICTIM SERVICES UNIT
SERVICES PROVIDED
· Accompaniment to court
· Assistance with Order of Protection filing
· Crisis intervention (including on-scene assistance if requested by an officer)
· Applications for South Carolina Crime Victims’ Compensation Fund
· Letters of assistance when requested by victim (to creditors, employers, etc.)
· Liaison between victims and law enforcement/ Solicitor’s Office
· Updates on case status
· Referrals to community agencies/service providers
· Transports to local shelters
· Maintain contact with victims and/or family members throughout the court process
· Community awareness events
VICTIMS' RIGHTS
To preserve and protect victims' rights to justice and due process regardless of race, sex, age, religion, or economic status. Victims of crime have the right to:
· Be present at criminal proceedings where the accused has the right to be present;
· Be heard at proceedings affecting bond, bail, release, pleas, or sentencing;
· Have reasonable access to documents relating to the crime before trial;
· Receive restitution from the adult or juvenile offenders
· A reasonable, prompt, and final conclusion of the case.
HELPFUL NUMBERS
Cherokee Sheriff’s Office Victim Advocate
Brandi Douglas
864-489-4722 Ext# 113
Sheriff’s Office Emergency
911
864-487-2747 (Non-Emergency) 24 Hours
864-489-4722 (Non-Emergency) Monday – Friday 9am-5pm
SAFE Homes
864-583-9803
1-800-273-5066 (24 Hour Hotline)
