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I filed a police report, now what?
Answer: The police report will be reviewed by a supervisor and forwarded to a Lieutenant in the Criminal Investigation Division (CID).
The CID Lieutenant will review the report and assign it to a detective.
The detective assigned to the case will review the case to determine whether or not additional information is needed to proceed with the case.
If more information is needed, the detective will contact you.
If all information is included, the detective will forward the case to the proper agency to file charges. This could be to Municipal Court (361-886-2500) or the District Attorney’s Office (361-888-0410).
To inquiry about the status of your case call 361-886-2840 – CID Reception
If you are a victim of a crime and have questions you can also call the Victim Assistance Program at 361-886-2670.
Please contact a Victim Advocate »
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I am a victim of Domestic Violence, which includes ex or current boyfriend/girlfriend, ex or current spouse, mother/father of my child(ren), intimate partner, roommate, or family member.
Answer: The Victim Assistance Program (Victim Advocates) can help you with:
- Filing for an Emergency Protective Order if the offender was arrested for Family Violence.
- Applying for a Two-year Protective Order through the County Attorney’s Office.
- Notifying you of the detective assigned to your case.
- Applying for the Crime Victim’s Compensation Program through the Attorney General’s Office, which will help with medical expenses, lost wages and moving expenses that are a direct result of the crime.
- Refer you to a counselor who can help you.
- Refer you to community resources to help guide you.
Please contact a Victim Advocate »
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I am a victim of Stalking, Sexual Assault, Terroristic Threats or Harassment by a family member, ex or current boyfriend/girlfriend, ex or current spouse, mother/father of my child(ren), intimate partner or roommate.
Answer: The Victim Assistance Program (Victim Advocates) can help you with:
- Filing for an Emergency Protective Order if the offender was arrested for Family Violence or Sexual Assault.
- Applying for a Two-year Protective Order through the County Attorney’s Office.
- Notify you of the detective assigned to your case.
- Applying for the Crime Victim’s Compensation Program through the Attorney General’s Office, which will help with medical expenses, lost wages and moving expenses that are a direct result of the crime.
- Refer you to a counselor who can help you.
- Refer you to community resources to help guide you.
Please contact a Victim Advocate »
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I am a victim of Assault (non-family), Robbery, Terroristic Threats, Sexual Assault, Harassment or Stalking by a stranger or someone I know but does not fit the domestic violence criteria.
Answer: The Victim Assistance Program (Victim Advocates) can help you with:
- Applying for a Two-year Protective Order through the County Attorney’s Office for the offenses of Terroristic Threats, Harassment, Sexual Assault or Stalking.
- Notify you of the detective assigned to your case.
- Applying for the Crime Victim’s Compensation Program through the Attorney General’s Office, which will help with medical expenses or lost wages.
- Refer you to a counselor who can help you.
- Refer you to community resources to help guide you.
Please contact a Victim Advocate »
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My loved one was a victim of a homicide.
The Victim Assistance Program (Victim Advocates) can help you with:
- Applying for the Crime Victim’s Compensation Program through the Attorney General’s Office, which will help with funeral/burial expenses as well as lost wages or travel expenses for immediate family members affected by the tragedy.
Please contact a Victim Advocate »
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Victim Advocates
Please contact a Victim Advocate:
- Nerisa – 361-826-2952
- Sabrina – 361-886-2674
- Bertha – 361-826-2981
- Laura– 361-886-2851
- pdvictimadvocates@cctexas.com
