Victim Services

When a crime has been committed within the jurisdiction of the Pickens County Sheriff's Office, one of the primary concerns are the victims and/or witnesses. The Victim Services Unit is responsible for assisting victims or witnesses impacted by a criminal act.

Who is eligible for service?

A victim is a person (an Individual) who suffers direct or threatened physical, psychological, or financial harm as a result of a criminal act. This also includes the person's spouse, parent, child, a representative of a deceased victim, a minor, or someone who is incapable, being physically or psychologically disabled. It does not include someone who is under investigation, charged with a crime, or convicted of a crime.

A witness is a person who has testified or is expected to testify in a case.