VINE Link
This service aims to help victims by notifying them if an offender is to be released or if a temporary restraining order is served. Victims can sign up for notification alerts online or by phone.
Website: http://vinelink.com/
Protection Order Service: (855)-948-7648
Offender to be Released from Custody Notification: (888)-944-8463
Crime Victim Compensation
Wisconsin Department of Justice
P.O. Box 7951, Madison, WI 53707-7951
1-800-446-6564
www.doj.state.wi.us
An innocent victim who suffers injury from a crime may apply to the State of Wisconsin for injury or death benefits. Injuries may include medical and mental health expenses, lost wages, loss of financial support, reasonable replacement costs of property being held as evidence, and funeral expenses. For more information, please visit the Crime Victim Compensation website.
Witness Rights
Witnesses have the following rights upon request:
- Assistance with employer problems
- Reasonably safe and secure waiting area
- Speedy disposition of the case
- Expeditious return of property when no longer needed as evidence
- Notification of the final disposition, including dismissal or amendment of charges
- Reasonable protection from harm and threats of harm
- Information regarding financial assistance and other social services available, and how to apply for those services, including witness fees and travel reimbursement for testifying.
If you, as a witness, wish to exercise any of the above rights or have questions regarding your case, please contact the Victim Witness Assistance Program, (262) 636-3858 or 1-800-924-1506
Racine County Jail
717 Wisconsin Ave, Racine, WI 53404
(262) 636-3929
Juvenile Intake and Detention
Youth and Family Division
2300 3 Mile Road, Caledonia, WI 53404
Intake workers: (262) 638-6321
Detention: (262) 638-6729