: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TOVICTIM ADVOCATES SPECIFIC CASE INFORMATION -for Victims and Family MembersState vs.OFFICEGREETINGS:Docket number:WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before Court at the the Honorable,File number:located at County of, on the, at or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the, 20noon, and at any recessed in roomo'clock in the day ofProsecutor's name and number:OF VICTIM SERVICESYour failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a result of your failure to comply.Victim Advocate's name and number:, one of the Justices of theCourt in Witness, Honorable, 20 County,day of(Attorney must sign above and type name below)Notes:Attorney(s) forSTATE OF CONNECTICUTJUDICIAL BRANCHOffice and P.O. Address31 Cooke Street Plainville, CT 06062Telephone No.: Facsimile No.: E-Mail Address:Mobile Tel. No.:JD-VS-14P 1-02 www.jud.state.ct.us (Click on Victim Services)American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com: . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Talking with people outside the courtroom: The Office of Victim Services (OVS), Connecticut Judicial Branch, offers manyTHE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK TOtypes of support to crime victims and their families. Victim Advocates help crime victims with criminal justice system procedures. Advocates also reassure crime victims and refer them to resources that may reduce the trauma associated with crime.Crime victims are the State's primary witnesses. The prosecutor represents the State's interests. Victims are important to the prosecutor's case. Assistant state's attorneys also work with crime victims.GREETINGS:WE COMMAND YOU, that all business and excuses being laid aside, you and each of you attend before Court at the the HonorableAdvocates provide information about:,located at County of, on the, at or adjourned date, to testify and give evidence as a witness in this action on the part of the, 20noon, and at any recessed in roomo'clock in the day of the criminal justice system victim rights a specific case other victim servicesYour failure to comply with this subpoena is punishable as a contempt of court and will make you liable to the party on whose behalf this subpoena was issued for a maximum penalty of $50 and all damages sustained as a result of your failure to comply.Others may try to contact victims to get information. There is no obligation to talk to the defendant, defense counsel or defense investigators. The victim should ask what office each person represents, and their name. Victims and family members also have no obligation to communicate with media representatives. Call your local victim advocate or OVS (1-800-822-8428) if you have questionsAdvocates may assist victims by: providing an escort to court advocating for them during court, one of the Justices of theGuidelines for Court TestimonyproceduresCourt in Witness, Honorable, 20 County,day ofVery few crime victims are asked to testify in court. Here are some helpful tips if you testify:Advocates may help with:(Attorney must sign above and type name below) getting property back obtaining restitution social service referrals writing a victim impact statement be prepared to wait always tell the truth stop speaking when someone saysAttorney(s) forOther help available from the Office of Victim Services includes notification about the convicted person's status, and financial compensation."objection" keep calm if a question is unclear, say so do not volunteer extra information speak clearly and loudly so the jurorOffice and P.O. AddressTelephone No.: Facsimile No.: E-Mail Address:farthest away can hear dress neatly be politeCall 1-800-822-8428 toll-free. Outside of CT: (860) 747-3994 Office hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays.Mobile Tel. No.:American LegalNet, Inc. www.USCourtForms.com
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