The Albany County District Attorney's Crime Victims Unit supports victims in Albany County by helping with:

• Navigating the criminal justice system, victim impact statements, court appearances, and communication with law enforcement.
• Referrals to local agencies for assistance with mental, emotional and financial assistance.
• Applying for compensation from the New York State Crime Victims Board for expenses such as lost income, medical bills, funeral costs, and property damage.
• Referrals to community resources, such as counseling, DSS and domestic violence agencies.
• Information about your role in the criminal justice system and stages of the process.
• Security measures to protect your safety.
• The return of stolen personal property.
• Court dates, case information and court accompaniment during all relevant court appearances.
• Resolving financial and employment issues resulting from victimization.
• Preparing a Victim Impact Statement, speaking at sentencing and receiving notifications regarding parole or release.

To be notified of an incarcerated individual's parole status and anticipated release date, victims can register at the links below:

• VINE Inmate Lookup
• NYS Dept of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS) Victim Notifications

NYS Office of Victim Services <ovs.ny.gov>

• Helps provide compensation to innocent victims of crime in a timely, efficient and compassionate manner;
• Helps fund direct services to crime victims via a network of community-based programs; and
• Helps to advocate for the rights and benefits of all innocent victims of crime. 

The Hope Card allows anyone who is a protected party on a final Order of Protection to request a physical or digital copy. Learn more about the Hope Card program <hope.nycourts.gov/>

For more information about our Crime Victim Services, please call (518) 694-8445

Anyone in Albany County who has been affected by an interpersonal crime, either physically or emotionally, can find assistance from the Albany County Crime Victim Sexual Violence Center. Their 24-hour hotline: (518) 447-7716.

Equinox 24-hour domestic violence hotline: (518) 432-7865.