PPD #54 Rev. 1/15

The City of Phoenix regrets that you have been the victim of a crime. Wewould like to offer you information about your rights as a victim and about theservices available to you throughout the investigation and court process.

Phoenix Police Report Number Date

Type of Crime

Reporting Officer(s)

Upon Request Rights Are: q Requested q Waived

Suspect Information and Initial Appearance Information

Suspect’s Name: __________________________________________________________

Date of Birth: ____________________________________________________________

Booking Number: __________________________________________________________

Citation Number: __________________________________________________________

Initial Appearance Information (if known)

Date: __________________ Time: __________________

• Suspect may be seen by a judge and released within 24 hours of arrest.

q Suspect Arrested and Jailedq Suspect Cited and Released For jail information, call: 602-876-0322

Current StatusThe identified section within this booklet will give you more specific information.

q A – Initial report only, no arrestq B – Citation issued, suspect not detained, information aboveq C – Referred to Juvenile Court, but not detainedq D – Felony arrest, suspect information above q E – Misdemeanor arrest, suspect information above q F – Juvenile detained, suspect information above

City of PhoenixPolice Department

Phoenix Police Mission Statement

The mission of the Phoenix Police Department is to

serve, protect, and reduce crime in Phoenix while

treating everyone with digity and respect.

Copies of Police ReportsA police report is public information and edited copies may be released provided that therelease will not jeopardize an ongoing investigation. Edited copies sufficient for an insuranceclaim are usually available within seven days after your initial report. More complete copiesare available under the Public Records Law and take a minimum of 10 to 14 business days tobe released after being requested. Please note that some reports may take as long as 45 daysto be released. If you are a victim of a Homicide, Sexual Assault, Robbery, Attempt Robbery,Aggravated Assault, Burglary, Theft/Larceny, Motor Vehicle Theft, Motor Vehicle TheftAttempt, Arson, or if you are the immediate family member of the victim, if the victim hasbeen killed or incapacitated, you have the right to receive one copy of the police report fromthe investigating law enforcement agency at no charge. To request a copy of a police report,please contact the Public Records Detail of the Phoenix Police Department Code EnforcementUnit either in person or by mail at 1717 East Grant Street, Suite 100, Phoenix, Arizona85034. Office hours are from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday excluding allmajor holidays. Please call 602-534-1127 or email public.records.ppd@phoenix.gov for moreinformation. All other reports not listed above may be purchased from the Public RecordsDetail of the Phoenix Police Department Code Enforcement Unit. The form for requestingreports through the Public Records Detail may be accessed online athttps://www.phoenix.gov/police/help/crime-stats-pub-records.

Table of Contents

Supplemental Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1

Victims' Rights . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2

Neighborhood Association . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

The Criminal Justice Process . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Current Case Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Domestic Violence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7

Firearm Seizure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Court Orders for Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Victim Services Advocates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10

Victim Impact Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Victim Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Restitution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Referral Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

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Supplemental InformationYour case will be assigned to one of the detective details listed below. You will be contacted if anarrest is made, property is recovered, additional information is required, or there is a change in thestatus of your case.

The Phoenix Police Department’s Family Advocacy Center offers a variety of services to better servevictims of crime. For information regarding the specific services available, please refer to page 10 ofthis pamphlet. To contact the Victim Services, please call 602-534-2120.

If you have additional information that could be helpful to the investigation or, in the case of atheft, have discovered additional items missing that you wish to add to your initial report, please callCrime Stop at 602-262-6151 or access the Citizens Online Police Reporting system, available atphoenix.gov. Please refer to the original report number on the front of this pamphlet when callingor entering the additional information. If you have any further questions, you may contact thepertinent bureau at:

VIOLENT CRIMES BUREAU

Assault Detail...........................................602-262-7693

Homicide Detail .......................................602-495-5883

Robbery Detail .........................................602-262-6268

FAMILY INVESTIGATIONS BUREAU602-534-2121, for:

Sex Crimes Detail Crimes Against Children Detail

Missing Persons Detail Sex Offender Notification

Vulnerable Adult Detail Domestic Violence Detail

PROPERTY CRIMES BUREAU

Northern Division.....................................602-495-5001

Southern Division.....................................602-495-7808

Auto Theft Detail .....................................602-262-6674

Document Crimes Detail ..........................602-534-5940

OTHER INVESTIGATIVE BUREAUS

Drug Enforcement Bureau

And Vice Enforcement .............................602-275-5886

Bias Crimes and Graffiti Detail .................602-261-8416

Vehicular Crimes Detail ............................602-262-6082

For After Hours (5:00pm-8:00am), Holidays and Weekends 602-262-6141

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Victims’ RightsState law defines a victim as a person against whom a criminal or juvenile offense has beencommitted. If a person is killed or incapacitated, that person's spouse, parent, child, sibling,grandparent, legal guardian, or other lawful representative is the victim. Legal entities andneighborhood associations may also be victims of felony offenses, though rights for these entitiesare limited. Victims’ Rights do not apply to persons in custody for an offense, or to personsaccused of crimes.

IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF A CRIME, YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS IN THECRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCEEDINGS:

You automatically have the following rights:

To be treated with fairness, respect and dignity and to be free from intimidation, harassment orabuse throughout the criminal justice process.

To be accompanied by a parent, relative, advocate, or other support person (who will not betestifying at the trial) to any interview, deposition or judicial proceeding, including trial.

To have medical expenses, from securing evidence at the direction of the County Attorney, for asexual assault or dangerous crime against children, paid by the county where the crime occurred.

To choose someone to exercise your rights if you are physically or emotionally unable to do so. A“victim representative” (usually a relative) can also act for a child, or an incapacitated or deceasedvictim.

After arrest and charges are filed:

To refuse to be interviewed or deposed by the defendant or the defendant’s lawyer.

If you choose to be interviewed or deposed, you may specify the date, time, duration, location andother conditions.

To end any interview or deposition if it is not conducted in a dignified manner.

To be heard at any proceeding concerning release of the accused person(s), a plea agreement, andthe sentencing.

To a speedy trial or disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case after conviction andsentence.

To receive prompt restitution from the defendant upon conviction and to be heard by the court onthe method of payment of restitution.

To have your home and work address, telephone numbers or other information that could result inlocating you withheld from the defendant and his/her attorney.

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You have the following rights upon request:

To be informed of the results of the case.

The return of your personal property taken during the investigation and, if the property cannot bereturned, to be advised of the reason.

After arrest and charges are filed:

To confer with the prosecutor regarding the defendant’s conditions of release, plea bargains andother pretrial matters.

To be notified of and present at any court hearing where the defendant has a right to be present.

To receive a copy of the conditions of the defendant’s release from custody.

To receive notice of release on bond of the defendant.

To be advised of the sentence imposed upon the defendant.

To be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest release decision, negotiated plea orsentencing.

To be given notice of any hearing in which the defendant’s release from prison is being considered.

To be advised of the earliest possible release date of a prisoner sentenced to the Department ofCorrections and notice before the release of the prisoner.

To be given notice of any probation revocation disposition or probation termination proceeding.

THESE RIGHTS DO NOT INCLUDE THE RIGHT TO HAVE A CASE DISMISSED.

In Accordance With Victim’s Rights:

1. An attempt will be made to contact all victims if the accused or convicted person escapes.

2. A victim can request to be given a copy of the conditions of the defendant’s or juvenile’s releasefrom custody. This must be requested by contacting the detention facilities or the prosecutor’soffice mentioned on page 7.

3. A victim may ask the court or contact the prosecutor’s office to revoke bond or release if therehave been threats or harassment by or on behalf of the defendant after his/her conditionalrelease from custody.

4. Victims have the right to be protected from unnecessary contact with the defendant, defendant’simmediate family and defense witnesses.

Neighborhood AssociationsNeighborhood associations have limited victims’ rights related to cases involving drugs, prostitutionand illegal vehicle altering shops, commonly known as chop shops, in their neighborhood. To beeligible, the association must be registered with the City’s Neighborhood Services Department and,the crime must have occurred or the defendant must live, within the boundaries of the association.Please call the City’s Neighborhood Services Department at 602-534-4444 for further informationand for assistance in exercising these rights.

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The Criminal Justice ProcessAs a victim or a witness to a crime, whether the crime is a felony or a misdemeanor, you may havemany questions about what you can expect while you are involved in the criminal justice process.Your assistance is vital for a successful outcome of a case. The following definitions and flowchartsare meant to assist you in understanding the process.

Appeal: a formal request asking for review of the case by a higher court to determine if all of thedefendant’s rights were observed and that the procedures and laws were followed.

Arraignment: a court appearance at which time the defendant is brought before a judge to beinformed of the charges, enters a plea, and further court dates are set.

Bond: a monetary payment to secure release from jail designed to ensure the defendant appears infuture court hearings.

Conditions of Release: set by the judge during the Initial Appearance, this establishes theguidelines, by which the defendant must abide; frequently includes the order not to have contactwith the victim(s) in the case.

Diversion Program: offered in misdemeanor cases, this allows the defendant the opportunity toattend a court-approved program rather than jail. If the defendant completes the DiversionProgram, the charges are dropped.

Felony: a criminal charge that is punishable by imprisonment of more than one year in the StateDepartment of Corrections.

Grand Jury: a group of 9 to 12 citizens who hear evidence presented by the prosecutor todetermine if probable cause exists to hold the defendant for trial.

Initial Appearance: a court hearing held within 24 hours of a person’s arrest at which time ajudge determines if the person may be released on his/her own recognizance (OR) or by bond andsetting a time for a preliminary hearing in felony cases or arraignment in misdemeanor cases.

Misdemeanor: a criminal charge, that is punishable by a fine and/or incarceration in the CountyJail for a maximum of less than one year.

Own Recognizance: a judge may allow a person accused of a crime with sufficient ties to thecommunity to ensure that he/she will return for future court dates to be released from custodywithout posting bond (also called Personal Recognizance).

Plea Agreement (Plea Bargain): an agreement between the prosecutor and the defendant inwhich the defendant agrees to plead guilty or no contest to avoid a trial.

Preliminary Hearing: a court hearing in a Justice Court or Preliminary Proceeding Court in whichprobable cause is determined.

Pretrial Conference: a conference held anytime before the trial begins to present the defendantan opportunity to accept a plea agreement.

Probable Cause: the amount of proof needed to determine that a crime occurred and thedefendant committed the crime in order to proceed with the prosecution in felony offenses.

Trial: a court proceeding where testimony is presented to a judge or a jury to determine if thedefendant is guilty of committing the crime/s.

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Current Case StatusA. Your INITIAL POLICE REPORT has been made. This case will be submitted to one of

the investigative bureaus of the Phoenix Police Department. Detectives who do follow-up investigations prioritize cases involving the most serious crimes and those where there areevidence and/or cooperative witnesses that will support successful prosecution. Please bepatient as it is not uncommon for the investigation process to take several months. Shouldyou have questions regarding the status of your case, please contact the investigative bureauto which your case is assigned. A list of these bureau phone numbers is located on page 1 ofthis pamphlet.

B. The case involves an offender who has been cited and released. The offender is toappear at the Phoenix City Court, 300 West Washington, on the date and time indicated onthe front of this booklet. Additional information can be obtained by calling the Phoenix CityProsecutor’s Office, Victim Services Unit, at 602-261-8192 or visit their website athttps://phoenix.gov/law/victims.

C. The suspect in your case was referred to a Juvenile Court but not detained. It usuallytakes four to six weeks for formal action to begin. For further information concerning yourrights on this case, please contact the County Attorney’s Office at 602-372-4000 or theJuvenile Probation Department’s Victims’ Rights Coordinator at 602-506-4471.

Arrest Information (D through F)

After an adult is arrested, a court must decide the terms and conditions of release within 24hours. As a victim, you have the right to be heard or to give input on the release decision. Toexercise this important right, you must act quickly. If you would like to appear to speak about thedefendant’s release, you can appear at the jail, provide the report number and suspect information,explain that you are the victim in the case, and wish to speak to the judge regarding the suspect’srelease. Jail personnel will take you to a room separate from the suspect and have you speak whenthe case is heard. For further information, contact the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office Victims’Assistance and Notification Unit at 602-876-8276. Crime victims also have the right to be informed,upon request, when the accused or convicted person is released from custody. Suspects can bereleased from jail by posting bond, but many suspects are seen by a judge and released within 24hours on their own recognizance (OR).

If you requested your “upon request” rights, you will be notified if the suspect is released fromcustody. If you are staying elsewhere and need to update how you can be notified, or, if you initiallydeclined your “upon request” rights and now wish this right, please call the Victims’ RightsNotification Unit listed above to arrange to receive notification of release.

On domestic violence cases, it is possible to obtain an Order of Protection and have it served priorto the defendant’s release from jail. An emergency Order of Protection is available nights andweekends from the patrol officer(s) who responded to your call.

D. This case involves a felony charge or a combination of felony and misdemeanorcharges. Initial Appearances are held at the 4th Ave. Jail, 201 South 4th Ave., Phoenix,Arizona. These hearings are currently set for 2 a.m., 5 a.m., 8 a.m., 11 a.m., 2 p.m., 5 p.m., 8 p.m. and 11 p.m. To register as a victim, to get court time information or if you would liketo be heard in court with concerns regarding the defendants release from custody, call theVictims’ Notification Unit at 602-876-8276.

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The case will be reviewed by the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for prosecution. TheCounty Attorney must file charges within two working days for the defendant to remain incustody or continue to pursue the criminal justice process. For more information on the statusof your case, please contact the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office, Victim Services Unit, at602-506-8522.

E. This case involves a misdemeanor charge or charges. Initial Appearances for warrants areheld at Madison Street Jail Court, 4th Ave. Jail, 201 South 4th Ave., at 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.daily. For information, call the Victims’ Rights Notification Unit at 602-876-8276 and they willlet you know how to make your wishes known about the defendant’s release.

The case will be reviewed by the City of Phoenix Prosecutor’s Office for prosecution. For moreinformation on the status of your case, please contact the City Prosecutor’s Office of VictimServices at 602-261-8192.

F. This case involves a juvenile who was detained at Juvenile Court’s Detention Center.A screening officer has discretion to either release the juvenile (if the juvenile does not meetthe criteria for detention) or to hold the juvenile subject to a formal petition being filed by theCounty Attorney within 24 hours. The screening officer can be reached at 602-506-4285 foryour input. It is important to give this input in a timely manner as these decisions are madesoon after the juvenile arrives at the Detention Center.

If the juvenile is held, you can learn how to exercise your right to input at theDetention/Advisory Hearing by calling the County Attorney’s Office at 602-372-4000 or theJuvenile Probation Department’s Victims’ Rights Coordinator at 602-506-4471. If you arestaying elsewhere and need to update how you can be notified, or, if you have declined your“upon request” rights and now wish these rights, please call the Juvenile ProbationDepartment’s Victims’ Rights Coordinator to update your information.

Domestic Violence is a Crime

When someone threatens, harasses, molests, stalks, batters, or commits any of the crimes definedin Arizona Revised Statue 13-3601 AND one of the following applies:

1. The relationship between the victim and the defendant is one of marriage or former marriageor of persons residing or having resided in the same household.

2. The victim and the defendant have a child in common.

3. The victim or the defendant is pregnant by the other party.

4. The victim is related to the defendant or the defendant's spouse by blood or court order as aparent, grandparent, child, grandchild, brother, or sister or by marriage as a parent-in-law,grandparent-in-law, stepparent, step-grandparent, stepchild, step-grandchild, brother-in-law orsister-in-law.

5. The victim is a child who resides or has resided in the same household as the defendant and isrelated by blood to a former spouse of the defendant or to a person who resides or who hasresided in the same household as the defendant.

6. The relationship between the victim and the defendant is currently or was previously a romanticor sexual relationship.

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Then that person is committing a crime of Domestic Violence. If you are in a DomesticViolence situation, then you are not alone. People from diverse ethnic, educational, andsocioeconomic backgrounds can be victims of Domestic Violence. Your abuser only needs tothreaten harm or abuse you once for the act to be considered Domestic Violence.

The Violence

Domestic Violence is part of an abuser’s need for power and control over another person. This cantake the form of forced sex (even if you are married, or in a committed relationship), restrictions onwhere you go, and physical, financial, and emotional abuse, and threats to harm you or others.Alcohol, other drugs, or stress do not cause domestic violence. These factors may contribute to anincrease in the abuse, but the violence is the result of an abuser’s need for power and control.

Domestic violence is often a pattern of abuse. There may be tension that escalates to threats orphysical harm after the threats. Your partner may be remorseful and promise to stop or change.He/she may even be sincere in wanting to change; however, statistics show that without courtinvolvement and/or court ordered counseling, the violence will only get worse, and occur moreoften. This pattern repeats itself over and over again in a domestic violence situation. The only wayto end a domestic violence situation is to take care of yourself and prioritize your own safety. Thisdoes not make you selfish or mean that you do not care about your abuser. It means that no onehas the right to abuse you and that you have the right to keep yourself and your children safe.

If You Are A Victim Of Domestic Violence

1. Call 9-1-1.

2. If you believe that you are in danger, leave the scene immediately. Go to a neighbor, a friend, arelative, or a domestic violence shelter (See page 13).

3. Seek medical attention immediately if you are injured. Even if your injuries are minor, you shouldstill see a doctor as soon as you can. Some injuries may not be obvious to you. If yourbreathing was impaired by strangulation or suffocation during the assault, it is important toobtain a Forensic Nurse exam. Tell the doctor exactly how the injuries happened and make sureit is noted in your medical records.

4. If possible, take photographs.

5. You may want to talk to someone who can inform you about shelters or give you emotionalsupport. Agencies listed in this pamphlet can put you in touch with the help you need.

6. If you are living in a domestic violence situation, make a safety plan ahead of time in case it isneeded. For help in developing a safety plan, call the Family Advocacy Center Victim Services at602-534-2120 and ask to speak with a victim advocate.

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Firearm SeizureIn a domestic violence case, if a police officer determines there is a firearm present and itcould expose the victim or any other person in the house to serious bodily injury or death, itmay be taken and held by the police. The firearm may be held for as little as 72 hours or upto 6 months depending on the prosecutor’s request to the court. The owner of the firearmhas a right to a hearing to determine when it will be returned. If a hearing is requested andyou would like to appear, call the Phoenix City Prosecutor’s Victim Services Unit at 602-261-8192, or the County Attorney’s Victim Services Division at 602-506-8522.

Orders of Protection

If you are a victim of domestic violence, an Order of Protection can prohibit an abuser from committingfurther offenses or contacting you, going to your residence, going to your workplace, or provide youany other relief necessary for your protection. The order may also cover any other designated persons asnecessary. An Order of Protection may also order a firearm to be turned into the police or the abuserparticipate in domestic violence counseling.

If you or the abuser has filed for legal separation or dissolution of marriage, you must obtain anOrder of Protection from Superior Court, 201 West Jefferson.

You may also request that your address be kept confidential. You do not need an attorney to obtain anOrder of Protection. Victim advocates from the from the Family Advocacy Center, the City Prosecutor’sOffice, the County Attorney’s Office, or a community agency may assist you with obtaining an Order ofProtection.

During nights and weekends, an Emergency Order of Protection is available through the PhoenixPolice Department. Please note that the police and the judge have the discretion to grant anEmergency Order of Protection. Emergency Orders expire at the end of the next business day. Youwill need to follow up and obtain a regular Order of Protection from the court before theemergency order expires.

**ORDERS OF PROTECTIONS ARE NOT VALID UNTIL PROPERLY SERVED**

Injunctions Against Harassment

If you are not a victim of domestic violence, but require court-ordered protection, you can requestan Injunction Against Harassment. An Injunction Against Harassment orders a person to stopharassing or annoying another person. Harassment is defined as a series of acts that occur over anyperiod of time and are directed at a specific person.

For additional information on obtaining an Order of Protection or Injunction AgainstHarassment, please call the Family Advocacy Center Victim Services at 602-534-2120, thePhoenix City Prosecutor’s Office of Victim Services at 602-261-8192, or visit their website athttps://www.phoenix.gov/law/victims, or the Maricopa County’s Victim Services Division at 602-506-8522.

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Court Orders for ProtectionIf you have been a victim of domestic violence, or feel that you are in danger from another person, youmay seek an Order of Protection or Injunction Against Harassment at the following locations in Phoenix:

FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER2120 North Central Avenue.........................................602-534-2120

CITY OF PHOENIX MUNICIPAL COURT300 West Washington Street .......................................602-262-7120

MARICOPA COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT201 West Jefferson Street ............................................602-506-7353

JUSTICE COURTS:Downtown/Central Phoenix/South Mountain/Arcadia Biltmore/West McDowell

620 West Jackson St...............................................602-372-6300 Maryvale

4622 West Indian School Road ..............................602-245-0432Dreamy Draw/McDowell Mountain/Moon Valley

18380 North 40th Street ........................................602-372-7000

Please call the court to make sure they can assist you during the time you plan to go to court.

Victim AdvocatesIn each phase of the criminal justice process, victim services programs have been created to betterserve victims of crime. Their purpose is to help victims navigate a sometimes complicated andlengthy criminal justice system. Advocates are available to:

1. Contact victims and witnesses to explain the investigation process and the judicial system.

2. Act as a link with detectives, prosecutors, victims, and witnesses.

3. Make referrals to other agencies for counseling, shelter, food, etc.

4. Assist in obtaining Orders of Protection or Injunctions Against Harassment.

5. Accompany victims to hearings on Orders of Protection or Injunctions Against Harassment.

6. Answer questions regarding the pretrial, trial, sentencing, and appeal process.

7. Escort victims and witnesses to court hearings and when they testify.

8. Provide a safe, private area in which victims can wait before and after testifying.

9. Arrange transportation or childcare for victims and witnesses while they testify.

As a victim, you have the right to have all your communications with an advocate (both written andoral) kept confidential, with several exceptions. This means that anything a victim says or sends toan advocate, with the exception of a Victim Impact Statement or information pertaining torestitution or the defendant’s innocence, cannot be shared with a prosecutor or anyone elsewithout the consent of the victim. Please note that any information pertinent to the investigationthat exonerates a suspect, or new information that directly affects the investigation, must also beshared with the assigned detective and/or prosecutor on the case.

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For additional information on where to send your Victim Impact Statement, please call thePhoenix City Prosecutor’s Office of Victim Services at 602-261-8192, or visit their website athttps://www.phoenix.gov/law/victims or the Maricopa County’s Victim Services Division, at 602-506-8522. The original will be sent to the court, one copy will be kept at theProsecutor’s Office, and a second copy will be sent to the defense attorney. Therefore,you may wish to delete your address and phone number. Unlike your communicationswith a victim services advocate, a Victim Impact Statement is not confidential.

Defendant’s Name: (see front page of booklet)Citation Number: (see front page of booklet)Your Name:

Dear Judge,

As the victim in this case, I respectfully request that you take the following intoconsideration when you sentence the defendant.

1. This is what the defendant did to impact me or my property (extent of physicalharm/property loss):

2. This is how this crime has impacted me and/or my family (extent of emotional harm):3. This is how the crime affected my ability to earn a living (extent of economic loss, needfor restitution, compensation already received):

4. This is the type of punishment the Court should impose on the defendant:

_______________________________ ______________Signature Date

Victim Impact StatementAs a crime victim, one of the most important rights you have is to let the court know, prior tosentencing, how the crime has affected you and your family. A Victim Impact Statementhelps to ensure your right to be heard, even if you cannot personally appear at sentencing. Thisis especially important because a defendant may accept a plea and be sentenced at any courthearing. In preparing your statement, you may want to use the following outline or you maywant to audiotape or videotape your statement. The court also has forms you may use.

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Victim CompensationThe Victim Compensation Program through the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office providesemergency financial assistance to crime victims for specified out-of-pocket expenses that arerelated to a crime. These include, but are not limited to, medical expenses, funeral costs, lostwages and mental health counseling. Unlike restitution, this compensation is availablewhether or not the criminal is identified and prosecuted.

You may be eligible for the Victim Compensation Program if:

• The crime was reported within 72 hours of discovery

• A claim is filed within two years of the crime’s discovery

• You willingly cooperate with appropriate law enforcement agencies

• The crime directly resulted in physical injury, extreme mental distress or death

• Eligible loss was incurred as a direct result of the crime

• You are NOT serving a sentence of imprisonment in any detention facility

For further information or to apply please call Victim Compensation at 602-506-4955.

RestitutionIf criminal charges are filed and if the defendant is convicted, you may be eligible for restitution(repayment for expenses you incurred as a direct result of being a crime victim). This may include lostwages, property damage, mental health counseling, and other uninsured expenses. It does notinclude “pain and suffering.” A judge will determine whether restitution is to be paid and, if so, howmuch. If the defendant is a juvenile, you may file for restitution from the parents of the juvenile.

If you would like to request restitution, you must complete the restitution section in themiddle of this booklet within 10 days and send it to the appropriate office. For assistancewith completing restitution paperwork, victims of misdemeanor crimes may call the CityProsecutor’s Office Victim Services; while victims of felony crimes may call the Maricopa CountyVictim Services Program (phone numbers can be located on page 13 of this pamphlet). Pleaseattach any estimates, receipts, or bills as proof of your claim. If you do not return your request forrestitution, the court may assume you did not incur any expenses or do not want restitution. Youmust include the defendant’s name, case number, and your name to ensure timely processing.Please include a copy of the middle part of this booklet with your restitution information. You havethe right to be heard on the method of payment. You can include this information with the pull-out section you return.

Any restitution awarded by a judge will be paid to the court and then forwarded to you. If a jail orprison term is ordered, the defendant will begin paying restitution upon his/her release. The courtwill contact you if you are awarded restitution. An award of restitution can be turned into arestitution lien against the defendant’s property. You may want to contact an attorney to assist youin filing the necessary documents.

Pain and suffering and punitive damages are not recoverable through the criminal process andmust be recovered in a separate civil suit. Failure to seek or recover restitution does not stop youfrom seeking civil damages in the appropriate civil court.

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Referral Information

Other Services

Public SafetyPolice/Fire/EMS (emergency)..............................911Crime Stop – Police..........................602-262-6151Fire/EMS (non-emergency)...............602-253-1191Citizens Online Police Reporting System

Website ..........................................phoenix.gov

JailsMaricopa County Jail .......................602-876-0322Maricopa County Victim Notification ...........................602-876-8276

Juvenile Detention CentersMaricopa County Juvenile Probation...602-506-4011

Victims’ Rights Coordinator........602-506-4471Durango Detention ....................602-506-4285Southeast Detention ..................602-506-2676

CourtsMaricopa County Superior Court Self Service

Center ........................................602-506-7353Maricopa County Juvenile Court .....602-506-4533Phoenix City Court...........................602-262-6421

ProsecutorsMaricopa County Attorney..............602-506-3411Phoenix City Prosecutor ...................602-262-6461

Advocacy CentersPhoenix Family Advocacy Center.....602-534-2120Childhelp ........................................602-271-4500Glendale Family Advocacy Center ...623-930-3720Mesa Center Against

Family Violence...........................480-644-4075Scottsdale Advocacy Center ............480-312-6300

Upon request, the Police Department will makethis publication available through appropriate aidsor services to accommodate an individual with a

disability by calling at voice telephone 602-262-6461 or 7-1-1 Friendly.

Victim ServicesMaricopa County

Victim Services Program..............602-506-8522Juvenile Victims’ Rights Program

Durango Office......................602-506-4471Mesa Office ..........................602-372-5415

Phoenix City Prosecutor Victim Services Program..............602-261-8192

Fax.........................................602-534-4540TTY.................................................use 7-1-1Website..https://www.phoenix.gov/law/victims

Family Advocacy Center Victim Services ............................602-534-2120

Maricopa County Victim Compensation .................602-506-4955

Domestic Violence SheltersCentralized Screening.........................480-890-3039Autumn House .................................480-835-5555Chrysalis (Northwest Phoenix) ..........602-944-4999De Colores ........................................602-269-1515My Sister’s Place................................480-821-1024Salvation Army (Family Shelter) ........602-267-4130Sojourner Shelter ..............................602-244-0089Tumbleweed (Adolescent Shelter) ....602-841-5799New Life Center................................623-932-4404Arizona Coalition to End Sexual & Domestic

Violence (ACESDV) Legal Advocacy Hotline......................................1-800-782-6400

Order of ProtectionPhoenix Municipal Court ..................602-262-7120Superior Court Self Service ...............602-372-5375Family Advocacy Center ...................602-534-2120

24 Hour Information and ReferralInformation and Referral....................................211Mercy Maricopa................................602-222-9444Salvation Army..................................602-267-4130Crisis Nursery ....................................602-273-7363Department of Child Safety..............602-530-1800Center Against Sexual

Abuse (CASA) .............................602-254-6400Community Bridges.......................1-877-931-9142 MADD...............................................602-240-6500Lawyers Referral Service ...................602-257-4434Community Legal Services................602-258-3434Senior Helpline.......................602-264-HELP (4357)Empact Suicide Prevention Hotline...480-784-1500Empact-THC .....................................480-736-4949

PART 1 - VICTIM

CITY OF PHOENIXPOLICE DEPARTMENT

NOTIFICATION OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FIREARM SEIZUREArizona Revised Statue (A.R.S.) 13-3601 subsection C, authorizes a peace officer to temporarilyseize a firearm if the officer reasonable believes that the firearm would expose the victim or anotherperson in the household to a risk of serious bodily injury or death.

Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3601 subsection D, “Each seized firearm shall be held for at least seventy-twohours by the law enforcement agency that seized the firearm.”

Pursuant to A.R.S. 13-3601 subsection E, “If a firearm is seized pursuant to subsection C, the victimshall be notified by a peace officer before the firearm is released from temporary custody.”

Therefore, please consider this your notification that firearm(s) temporarily seized by the PhoenixPolice Department during a domestic violence incident, Report Number ______________________ ,will be held at least 72 hours from today’s date before being returned to the owner.

The owner/possessor of the firearm has a right to a hearing to determine when the firearm will bereturned. If a hearing is requested and you would like to appear, call the Family Investigations Bureauat 602-534-2121 and ask to speak with the detective assigned to your case.

If there are any changes in circumstances that you believe the Phoenix Police Department should beaware of, please call the Family Investigations Bureau at (602) 534-2121 and advise your assigneddetective of these changes.

Date and time of seizure_______________________ Location of seizure _______________________

Seized by: ___________________________________(Officer Name and Serial #)

PART 2 - POSSESSOR

CITY OF PHOENIXPOLICE DEPARTMENT

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE FIREARMSEIZURE RECEIPT

FIREARM MAKE MODEL SERIAL #

By law (A.R.S. §13-3601) the listed firearm(s) may be held for a minimum of 72 hours or amaximum of six months from date of temporary seizure. You will be notified by mail if thePhoenix City or Maricopa County Prosecutor files documents in a court to retain the firearm forsix months. You will be notified by the Police Department by mail when the firearm is availablefor release and where it may be retrieved.

Seized by:___________________________________________________________________(Officer Name and Serial #)

Report#________________________________Date & Time: _________________________

1.2.3.4.5.

RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION INFORMATIONMISDEMEANOR CHARGES

HOW TO GET THE PROSECUTOR TO HELP: COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD.1. Victim Information. If your address or telephone number changes, you must notify the

prosecutor to continue to receive notices or assistance.Name:_____________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ City:____________________________ State:________ Zip: ___________

Daytime phone #: _____________________ Message #: _______________ Report #: ______________

2. Check the items on which you would like assistance.n Notice of the date, time & location of each court hearing.

n Keeping my address, phone number, place of employment or other information that could be usedto locate me from the defense attorney and defendant. (This only applies if the defendant does notknow this information, or you have moved or are planning to move.)

n Conference with the prosecutor. n Restitution (page 12). Complete 3. below.

3. If requesting restitution, complete the section below and enclose copies of bills for alllosses claimed. If damage has not been repaired, enclose two (2) repair estimates.

Property damage $ __________________Vehicle damage $ __________________Medical bills $ __________________Funeral expenses $ __________________Lost wages $ __________________

4. Detach this form and mail it with copies of bills or estimates within ten (10) days ofreceipt of this pamphlet to:PHOENIX CITY PROSECUTOR’S OFFICE P.O. Box 4600, PHOENIX, AZ 85030 ATTN: VICTIM SERVICES UNIT

If you have questions concerning how to complete this form, call 602-261-8192 orfor TTY use 7-1-1, or visit their website at https://www.phoenix.gov/law/victims.

RIGHTS AND RESTITUTION INFORMATIONFELONY CHARGES

COMPLETE AND RETURN THIS CARD FOR ASSISTANCE1. Victim Information. If your address or telephone number changes, you must notify the

prosecutor’s office to continue to receive notices or assistance.Name:_____________________________________________ Address:__________________________________________________ City:____________________________ State:________ Zip: ___________

Daytime phone #: ______________________________ Message #: ____________________________

2. Check the items on which you would like assistance.n Notice of the date, time & location of each court hearing.n Conference with the prosecutor. n Restitution (page 12). Complete 3. below.

3. If requesting restitution, complete the section below and enclose copies of bills for alllosses claimed. If damage has not been repaired, enclose two (2) repair estimates.

Property damage $ __________________Vehicle damage $ __________________Medical bills $ __________________Funeral expenses $ __________________Lost wages $ __________________

4. Detach this form and mail it with copies of bills or estimates within ten (10) days ofreceipt of this pamphlet to:

MARICOPA COUNTY ATTORNEY’S OFFICE VICTIM SERVICES DIVISION301 W. Jefferson, 9th Floor Phoenix, Arizona 85003

If you have questions concerning how to complete this form, call 602-506-8522 or TTY at 602-506-4294.

Other $ __________________SUB-TOTAL $ __________________Paid by Insurance $ __________________Insurance Deductible $ __________________TOTAL RESTITUTION $ __________________

Other $ __________________SUB-TOTAL $ __________________Paid by Insurance $ __________________Insurance Deductible $ __________________TOTAL RESTITUTION $ __________________