Victim Assistance

Explain the criminal justice system and orient victims to their role in the prosecutorial process.
Serve as a liaison between victims and Assistant District Attorneys, the Police Department, the court system, and other criminal justice agencies.
Provide victims with case information and answer questions regarding the court process.
Notifies victims of any upcoming court proceedings.
Provide information about an inmate's custody status and notify victim of an inmate's release from a correctional facility.
Advocate for obtaining a court order of protection.
Arrange transportation to court for victims and witnesses
Assist with the preparation of victim impact statements
Prepare absence excusal letters for employers and schools.

Victim Advocate Director for the Seventh Judicial District:
Herman Romero
HRomero@da.state.nm.us
302 Park Street
Socorro, NM 87801
Telephone: (575) 835-0052
Fax: (575) 835-0054

Victim Advocate for Socorro and Catron County:
Desiree Rosas
DRosas@da.state.nm.us
302 Park Street
Socorro, NM 87801
Telephone: (575) 835-0052
Fax: (575) 835-0054

Victim Advocate for Sierra County:
Vicki Dowell
VDowell@da.state.nm.us
855 Van Patten Street
T or C, NM 87901
Telephone: (575) 894-9033
Fax: (575) 894-9034

Victim Advocate for Torrance County:
Josie Richards
JRichards@da.state.nm.us
Neil Mertz Judicial Complex
903 N. 5th Street
Estancia, NM 87016
Telephone: (505) 384-2800
Fax: (505) 384-2390

Seventh Judicial District Attorney's Office

About the Program

The Victim Assistance staff can:

7th Judicial District Victim Assistance Staff

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