The Victim/Witness Program, a division of the Le Sueur County Attorney's Office, provides services to all victims and witnesses of crimes prosecuted by the Le Sueur County Attorney's Office, including those that are not prosecuted due to lack of evidence or failure to identify the defendant. The Victim/Witness Program also works with some of the City Attorney's in Le Sueur County.
The Le Sueur County Victim/Witness Program works to uphold the rights of general crime victims and help them cope with the traumatic effects of the criminal act.
Services
As a victim or witness of crime, you have the right to be informed of and participate in the prosecution of your case. The Victim/Witness Program:
Helps people understand their rights and the court process for both adult and juvenile cases
Helps prepare witnesses for a trial
Obtains financial reimbursement through restitution from the offender or reparations from the state
Provides information and assistance with orders for protection and harassment restraining orders
Provides referrals to other programs in the community
Resources
Le Sueur County
Local Resources include:
Le Sueur County Attorney's Office - Phone: 507-357-2278
Le Sueur County Human Services - Phone: 507-357-2251
Minnesota Valley Action Council (MVAC) - Phone: 507-357-4246