Crime victims may experience problems and disruptions that require special attention and support. The Victim/Witness Services Program was created to assure that every possible benefit, service and courtesy is made available to crime victims and witnesses.

Duties

• Informs and assists victims of crime during the court process
• Provides court accompaniment, support and information during the court process
• Identifies needs of victims and witnesses and provides referrals to community resources
• Assists with applications for Victims of Crime, Volunteer Attorneys and other services

 Suzanne Crawford, Victim/Witness Administrator

The Victim/Witness Services Division is overseen by Suzanne Crawford. Suzanne first joined the Office of the District Attorney in 2011 as one of two Victim/Witness Coordinators. In 2018, Suzanne became the Administrator of the Victim/Witness Services Division for the District Attorney’s Office. Since then, the division has grown and in addition to Ms. Crawford, there are now two Process Servers, an Investigator, and two Victim/Witness Coordinators.

Ms. Crawford feels that the case load for Carson City has become much bigger, but it is very satisfying work as she is able to help more people in the community that are in need of services. She states, “Working for the District Attorney’s Office has been the most rewarding position I have held thus far.”