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Will the Justice System be Involved?

Just about everyone is touched in some way by our criminal justice system. You, a relative or a friend may have been arrested, or have been the victim. In any case, the environment seems to change when we have a friend or loved the victim of a violent injury or death. The trauma of experiencing the loss of someone is enough, but to have to deal with the justice system in addition often more than we think we can handle.

The objective of this page is to help you understand your option and know what to expect through the maze of legal trails you will have to go down. We have connected with several web sites that have professionally researched and outlined an overview of what to expect.

"News Link" The 50 State Courts Index

Justice for Murder Victims & VOCAL Foundation