Are You A Victim?

Victimization can come in many forms, from a single individual to an entire community. At the Powell County Detention Center, we understand that not only do we play a role in housing and rehabilitation, but also a larger role in our community, and those impacted by the actions of some of our residents. 

It is our mission to protect our community, but to offer any assistance possible to those who need help overcoming trauma as a result of crimes within it. In this section you will find information relating to victim assistance programs, counselors, and organizations dedicated to helping guide you through a difficult process. Additionally, we hope this section can offer a greater understanding of your rights as a victim, as well as an explanation of the legal process involved in prosecution and potential conviction. 

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VINE

VINE is a free, secure, and confidential way to access custody status and criminal case information.

Domestic Violence

Sexual Assault

Addiction

Child or Elder Abuse

Scams & Identity Theft

What Are My Rights?

​You have the right to receive available information regarding:

• Protective, emergency, social and medical services;
• Obtaining assistance from a victim advocate;
• Community-based treatment programs and;
• Where applicable, restitution and crime victim compensation.
• Registration and notification of when a person has been released from a prison, jail, juvenile detention facility, psychiatric facility or under limited circumstances, a forensic psychiatric facility;
• How to be protected from intimidation, harassment, or retaliation; and
• The Victim, Witness and Family Protection Program.
• Obtaining protection from harm and threats of harm arising out of cooperation with law enforcement and prosecution efforts; and
• Upon request, assistance in informing employers that the need for victim or witness cooperation in the prosecution of the case may necessitate absences from work.

You have the right to receive notification regarding:

• Defendant's release on bond and any special conditions of release;
• Charges filed against the Defendant;
• The Defendant's pleading to the charges;
• Trial date (including any changes);
• Trial verdict;
• A scheduled hearing for shock probation or bail pending appeal and any resulting orders;
• Changes in custody of the Defendant;
• Sentencing date, and any Parole Board hearings held for the Defendant.
• Any proceedings you are required to attend and prompt notification of any scheduled changes that affect your appearance;
• The right to submit a victim impact a written impact statement upon conviction;
• The right to have the Attorney General notify you if an appeal of the conviction is pursued by the Defendant;
• The right to prompt return of property held for evidentiary purposes unless there is a compelling reason for retaining it;

​You have the right to consultation on the case disposition including:

• Case dismissal;
• Release of the Defendant, pending judicial proceedings;
• Any conditions of release; A negotiated plea; or
• Defendant's entry into a Pre-trial Diversion Program.