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Help for Victims of Crime
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Find articles, free court forms, and other resources related to help for victims of crime.
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The Montana Crime Victim Compensation Program can help with lost wages and medical and funeral expenses incurred as the result of personal injury crimes. These crimes include homicide, rape, domestic violence, stalking, assault, child sexual and physical abuse, and drunk driving.
Learn how to keep your address safe from an abuser. This site includes general information about the Address Confidentiality Program, checklist, and application.
As a victim of a crime, you have certain rights to safety, privacy, and to tell your story. If your rights aren't being respected, a lawyer may be able to help.
This article helps you understand who can get criminal information and how to get the information. This article does not help you get a person’s full criminal history or a criminal background check.
Learn more about the Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council (POST) and how to file a complaint if you are thinking about reporting a complaint against a law enforcement officer.
Find basic information about Montana crime victims' rights. Not all rights apply in every case and some additional rights may apply to your case. Your rights vary depending on your situation.
After reporting the crime, what happens next? Learn about the investigation, filing charges, court appearances, hearings, arraignment, negotiations, trial, post-conviction, and more.
Legal Forms
The Montana Department of Justice put together forms and information to help victims of crime, including Orders of Protection forms, victim rights information, danger assessments, and more
