Davis County Victim Service Coordinators can only address cases being prosecuted in the 2nd District Court. If you have cases in other jurisdictions, your questions and forms will need to directed and submitted to those agencies.

Restitution

Reimbursement for damages or financial losses.
Court-ordered restitution holds offenders financially responsible for their criminal actions and provides victims with some monetary compensation to cover losses resulting from a crime. These may include all demonstrable economic injuries, losses, and expenses ( i.e. property damage, medical expenses, lost wages) that have been proximately caused to a victim by the criminal conduct of the defendant. This does not include punitive damages for pain and suffering damages.
You have the right to be paid for medical expenses and other losses that result from a violent crime. We can tell you about the restitution laws in Utah and whether you should apply for help from the Crime Victims' Reparation Board.

All restitution information must be provided prior to the time of sentencing

Victims of Crime Assistance Program - Brochure Victim Impact Statement

Utah Office for Victims of Crime

crimevictims@utah.gov

801-238-2360

Below are the applications for the crime victim reparations program for the State of Utah office.

Application (English) Application (Spanish)

Crime Victims Reparations (English) Crime Victims Reparations (Spanish)

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Resources

General Resource List

Below is the general resource list.

Davis County Resources (English) Davis County Resources (Spanish) General Program Info (Spanish) Utah Homicide Survivors brochure Info for Civil Protective Orders

Holy Cross Ministries of Utah

Promotor/a Outreach Program

Holy Cross Ministries of Utah

Safety List

Below are documents regarding a safety plan for leaving abuse behind.

Safety Checklist (English) Safety Checklist (Spanish)

Shelter & Protection

Safe Harbor or Kaysville Crisis
- Crisis 801-444-9161
- Business 801-444-9161
Ogden YCC 801-392-9456

Crisis Lines

Domestic Violence Info 800-897-5645
Rape Recovery 888-421-1100
Child Protective Services 855-323-3237
Adult Protective Services 800-371-7897

Counseling & Support

Open Doors 801-773-0712
Davis Behavioral Health 801-773-7060
Safe Harbor 801-444-3191

Legal Assistance

Utah Legal Services 800-662-4245
Lawyer Referral Services 800-531-9075

Other Resources

Victim Information & Notification Everyday (VINE) 1-877-884-8463
Crime Victim Reparations 800-531-9075
Utah Office for Victims of Crime 801-238-2360
Utah Domestic Violence Information Line 1-800-897-5465
Utah Legal Services 801-328-8891, 800-662-4245
Utah Attorney General’s Office Victim Service 801-281-1206
Utah State Department of Corrections Victim Services 801-545-5899
Utah Crime Victim Legal Clinic 801-721-8321

Court Information

View the General Court Information page which contains complete lists of local affiliate Courts and Law Enforcement, and court approved community service agencies.

General Court Information Court Process Flow (English) Court Process Flow (Spanish)

Clerk of the Court
800 West State St.
Farmington, Utah 84025

(801) 447-3800

Domestic Violence

Violence, threats of violence, or conspiracy to commit a crime by one cohabitant against another is defined as domestic violence. ... A cohabitant is an emancipated minor (under 18 and married) or a person 16 years or older who is or was a spouse of another party, who is related by blood or marriage to another party, lives with another party or has a child in common with another, or is the biological parent of the other party’s unborn child. Cohabitant does not include parent-child or sibling-sibling relationships. Assault/aggravated assault (including assault against a pregnant female), homicide, harassment/telephone harassment, kidnapping/unlawful detention, mayhem, sexual offenses, stalking, child abuse, property offenses, possession or threat of a dangerous weapon with intent to harm, discharge of a firearm, or violation of a protective order are all examples of domestic violence.

The crime of domestic violence can either be a felony or a misdemeanor. A number of factors are considered when determining the charge for domestic violence cases, including the nature and severity of the crime, the extent of the victim's injuries, whether weapons were involved, whether the people involved had criminal histories, whether they used drugs or alcohol, and other aggravating and mitigating factors.

Types of Domestic Violence

Physical Violence

Involving hitting, pushing, restraining, choking, slapping, pulling , scratching, pinching, hitting with weapons or objects, shooting, stabbing, damaging property, pets, or threatening to do so.

Psychological Violence

Substantial and repetitive degradation, isolation, or control of another person through intimidation and manipulation.

Sexual Violence

Sexual harassment, limiting reproduction freedom, infliction of pain during sexual intimacy, or the use or threat of physical force to make a cohabitant perform a sexual act.

Emotional Violence

As examples, constant criticism, belittling victims' abilities, and competencies, insults, put-downs, name-calling, silent treatment, manipulating victim feelings to induce guilt, subverting a partner's relationship with the children, repeatedly making and breaking promises are examples of attempts to undermine or undermine victim sense of worth.

Economic Violence

Attempting or making the victim dependent on money. Withholding money and/or access to money, forbidding attendance at school, prohibiting employment, harassment on the job, requiring accountability and justification for all money spent, forcing welfare fraud, withholding information about the victim's family running up bills. Maintain total control of financial resources, including earned income and resources received through public assistance or social security.

Victim Services FAQ

Can I still turn in my Victim Impact Statement even though it is past the 21 days?

Yes you can still turn it in up until two weeks before sentencing. We would prefer to have it in before then but if you can’t get us the information before 21 days just get it to us as soon as possible.

How do I report a crime?

Contact your local police agency, they are the ones that bring the criminal case to the County Attorney’s Office to be screened and see if we can file charges for the crime committed.

Can the victim of a crime dismiss charges once they have been filed against a defendant?

No. Once there are charges in place it is the state that is prosecuting the defendant not the victim. The only people that can dismiss the case are the Prosecutor or the Judge it is then under their discretion of how to proceed with the case

Who do I call if I have a question regarding a criminal case that is being prosecuted by Davis County Attorney's Office?

Call (801) 415-4300. Have all of the case information ready such as; the defendants name and case number and she will be able to direct you to the best person to help you.

Why was my case declined to be prosecuted?

There are many different reasons why a case has been declined. If you call the Davis County Attorney’s Office at (801) 415-4300 and speak with the secretary, they can get you in touch with someone who can tell you why the case was declined.

How do I find out when a defendant is going to be released from jail or prison?

Call VINE it is a toll free number that contacts victims or other people related to a crime and lets them know when an individual is going to be released from Jail or Prison so they have time to prepare. 1-877-884-8463 or www.vinelink.com

I have questions on filling out the Victim Impact Statement, is there someone that can help me fill it out?

Yes. Call the Davis County Attorney’s Office at (801) 415-4300. Ask to speak with one of the Victim Witness Coordinators. They can either help you over the phone or you can make an appointment to come in.

I was at court for a preliminary hearing or a trial and had a subpoena and have not received my check yet. How long does it take before I receive it?

If you received a subpoena and took it to court with you to receive payment the court is the ones that process the check and it usually takes up to three weeks to process payment. Make sure you address is current on the subpoena or contact the court.

I am the victim in a case and the defendant is going to be sentenced, can I speak at sentencing?

Yes. As a victim in a case you have the right to speak when they are sentenced. If you need help preparing a letter to read or a statement contact one of the Victim Witness Coordinators at the Davis County Attorney’s Office at 801-415-4300 and they can help you prepare a statement. If you are afraid to get up and speak in court one of the Victim Witness Coordinator’s can read a statement on your behalf.

My child is a victim in a crime. Will they have to testify?

Yes. There are always exceptions but the general rule is yes they will have to testify if the case goes to trial sometimes at a preliminary hearing. Even though they were recorded in an interview when it comes to a trial the defendant in the case has the right to confront and cross examine their accusers.

I am the victim of a crime and I don’t want to go to court, when do I have to go?

You do not have to come to court unless we subpoena you to be present, at that time yes you have to come. Usually it is for a preliminary hearing or a trial that we need you to testify at. We will take certain precautions to make sure that you are safe while you are at court. There are waiting rooms that you can wait in until it is your turn to testify so you do not have to sit in the court room with the defendant.

I have personal effects that was taken into evidence at the time of the crime, how and when can I get these items back?

The items can only be released to the owner and the prosecutor is the one that can release the items back to the owner. 30 days past sentencing of the defendant you can ask the prosecutors office if they can release you items over to you. Sometimes you have to wait longer but that is the usual time period. You need to come into the Davis County Attorney’s Office with a picture id and then take the release form over to the police department that has the evidence and they will release it to you. If you have questions please call 801-415-4300.

The defendant in my case was ordered to pay court ordered restitution, how do I get my money?

The defendant pays either the court or the probation department and they will forward the money onto you. If you have questions on whether a payment has been made or not contact the court.

What am I allowed to claim for restitution?

Under Utah Statute 77-38a-302 it states that restitution is allowed when:

The cost of the damage or loss if the offense resulted in damage to or loss or destruction of property of a victim of the offense.
The cost of necessary medical and related professional services and devices relating to physical or mental health care, including nonmedical care and treatment rendered in accordance with a method of healing recognized by the law of the place of treatment.
The cost of necessary physical and occupational therapy and rehabilitation.
The income lost by the victim as a result of the offense if the offense resulted in bodily injury to a victim.
Up to five days of the individual victim’s determinable wages that are lost due to theft or damage to tools or equipment items of a trade that were owned by the victim and were essential to the victim’s current employment at the time of the offense.
The cost of necessary funeral and related services if the offense resulted in death of a victim.

Will I get my restitution paid back to me all at once or in payments?

They will come in payments as ordered by the court. The defendant will be put on a payment schedule according to how much they can actually pay. It will take some time to start to see your restitution being paid back in full.