Victim Witness Program - Watonwan County Victim Witness Program

710 2nd Avenue South, Saint James, MN 56081

Eligibility

Residents and victims of crime in Watonwan County

Required documents

Vary by service

Hours

8 am - 3 pm Monday - Thursday 8 am - 2:30 pm Friday

(507)262-4970

Voice - Intake Text Messaging Only

(507)375-5036

Fax

(507)375-3260

Voice - Intake Office

https://www.co.watonwan.mn.us/270/Victim-Witness-Program

Interpretation services

Spanish through text line and email

Application process

Call; email; text

Service area

Watonwan County, MN

Other Information

Program Fees

No Fee

Description

Helps victims of crime with: - Assistance to witnesses testifying in court hearings and trials - Explaining the Order for Protection and Harassment Restraining Order application process - Information about proposed settlement offers and pre-trial diversion programs - Referrals to other agencies providing victim services - Seeking restitution for economic loss or harm resulting from a crime - Understanding the legal process and court procedures in a criminal matter - Understanding and exercising victims' rights

Last Assured

03/25/2026

What's Here

Crime Victim Accompaniment Services Domestic Violence Protective/Restraining Orders Crime Victim/Witness Counseling General Crime Victim Assistance Stalking/Harassment Orders

Providing organization

Watonwan County Victim Witness Program

Helps victims of crime understand their rights and the court process, obtain financial reimbursement through restitution from the offender or reparations from the state, prepare for a trial, get referrals to community resources, and more.