The justice process

About us
About us
- The Victims of Crime Commissioner
  The Victims of Crime Commissioner
  
  Ms Fiona McCormack, Victims of Crime Commissioner
- Organisational structure
  Organisational structure
  
  This page is under development – please check back later for updates.
- What we can do
  What we can do
  
  What the Victims of Crime Commissioner can do
- What we cannot do
  What we cannot do
  
  What the Victims of Crime Commissioner cannot do
- Report a victims issue
  Report a victims issue
  
  Fill out the victims issue form to let us know about an issue with the justice system or a victims service provider.
- Contact us
  Contact us
  
  Contact the Victims of Crime Commissioner
The justice process
The justice process
- Victoria Police investigations
  Victoria Police investigations
  
  The Victims Support Agency (VSA) website features a short video about what happens during a police investigation. The video explains the role of police and the rights of victims in the criminal justice process.
- The court process
  The court process
  
  Watch a short video about going to court on the Victims Support Agency (VSA) website. The video explains how the court system deals with different types of crimes, what to do if you need to go to court and the types of support you can access during this time.
- Intervention orders
  Intervention orders
  
  Intervention orders are court orders that help protect people who have been harmed, threatened or abused by another person.
- Compensation for victims
  Compensation for victims
  
  A victim of crime may be able to apply for financial assistance and compensation
Legislation and victims
Legislation and victims
- The Victims of Crime Commissioner Act 2015
  The Victims of Crime Commissioner Act 2015
  
  Independent of the government, the VoCC’s main function is to advocate for victims of crime and inquire into issues victims may face in the criminal justice system, or with government agencies
- The Victims' Charter Act 2006
  The Victims' Charter Act 2006
  
  The Victims' Charter Act 2006 (the Charter) sets out principles for the way criminal justice and victims service agencies must act when dealing with victims of crime.
- The Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996
  The Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996
  
  The Victims of Crime Assistance Act 1996 created the Victims of Crime Assistance Tribunal (VOCAT), which provides state-funded assistance to victims of violent crimes.
- Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
  Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006
  
  The Charter of Human Rights and Responsibilities Act 2006 (the Charter) sets out 20 key human rights. The government must comply with these in its treatment of all people in Victoria.

The criminal justice system can be overwhelming for victims. In this section, you will find information about going to court and how the justice process works.

The criminal justice system can be overwhelming for victims. In this section, you will find information about going to court and how the justice process works, including:

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The justice process