Victim Services
Victim Impact Statement
Victim Impact Statements provide an opportunity for your voice to be heard by our justice system. When completed, it is an important document that describes how the crime has affected you and your loved ones, and provides input into how the court can best hold the offender accountable for the harm s/he has caused.
As a crime victim, you have the opportunity to use this victim impact statement to describe how this crime has affected you and others close to you. This statement has space for you to:
- Describe the crime and its physical, emotional, and financial effects on you and your loved ones.
- Discuss any concerns you may have about your safety and security.
- Address any changes in your life you may have experienced since the crime occured.
- Offer suggestions for a resolution that is fair, and provide information that will give the offender the opportunity to take responsibility for actions that caused you harm and loss.
If the defendant pleads guilty or is found guilty after trial, your impact statement will help the judge understand how this crime has affected you and those close to you. Should you have any questions, contact the Probation Department.