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      Lauderdale County District Attorney’s Office

      Victims Services
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      To the Violent Crime Victim...

       

      If you are victim of a felony involving physical injury, the threat of physical injury, a sexual offense, or any offense involving spousal abuse or domestic violence, or if you are the next of kin of a homicide victim, you have certain rights under the laws of Alabama.

       

      Also, emergency and crisis services are available for you by calling the telephone numbers listed on this site.

       

       

      If You are Threatened...

       

      It is illegal to threaten or intimidate a witness. If this happens to you, call the Law Enforcement Agency handling your case, or the District Attorney's Office at (256) 764-6351

       

       

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      Certified Senior
      Victim Services Officer:

      DeAnna Tidwell, LPC

      EMAIL

      Certified Victim Services Officer:

      Michelle Castenada

      EMAIL

      Victim Services
      Officer:

      Krysal Key

      EMAIL

      Restitution & Compensation

      Many times violent crime victims are entitled to restitution or compensation for medical bills, lost wages, etc.

       

      To see if you qualify, call the District Attorney's Office at (256) 764-6351 or the Alabama Crime Victims Compensation Commission at (800) 541-9833. You may also link to the Commission via the button below.

      ACVCC LINK
      Resources

      Download a RESTITUTION FORM

      PDF by clicking the papers icon >

       

       

      IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS

      to resources are available here >

       

       

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      ALABAMA DEPARTMENT

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      Criminal Felony Procedure:

      Ms. Tidwell is a licensed professional counselor.  She supervises the victims services officers and works primarily with victims of violent crimes and their families.

      Ms. Castenada is assigned to the One Place Family Justice Center.  She works primarily with victims of domestic violence.

      Ms. Key works primarily with victims of property crimes.  She assists with collecting restitution for victims.

       

      YOU HAVE RIGHTS!

       

      If you are the victim of a violent crime or the family member of a victim, our Victims Service Officer, DeAnna Tidwell, is available to assist you.

       

      Ms. Tidwell is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She holds a Masters degree in Counseling from the University of North Alabama. She has undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Sociology as well. In 2007, Ms. Tidwell was named Alabama Victims Service Officer of the Year by VOCAL (Victims of Crime and Leniency). In addition, to her job as Victim Service Officer, she offers free Mental Health counseling for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault through the One Place of the Shoals Family Justice Center.

       

      Please contact Ms. Tidwell if you are a victim and have questions about your case, or if you need assistance from our office.

      NOTE:

      If within 60 days you are

      not notified of an arrest

      in your case, you may call

      the telephone number of the

      Law Enforcement Agency

      handling your case

      for a status report.