To be treated with dignity and respect.
Domestic violence does not have to be a fact
of life. You can call
the police.
You may also go to Farmington District Court and apply for an Order of Protection from Abuse or Harassment. No attorney is necessary. There is no fee for filing the necessary paperwork for an Order of Protection from Abuse. There is a $30.00 charge for filing the necessary paperwork for an Order of Protection from Harassment.
It
is your right to get protection.
The
Farmington Police Department maintains that the nature and seriousness of crimes
committed between family or household members are not mitigated solely because
of the relationships or living arrangements of those involved. It is the policy
of the Farmington Police Department that domestic abuse be treated with the same
consideration as violence in any other enforcement context and that law
enforcement officers take steps to combine the use of appropriate community
services with enforcement of the law in an effort to 1) break the cycle of
domestic abuse by preventing future incidents or reducing the frequency and/or
seriousness of such incidents, 2) protect victims of domestic abuse and provide
them with support, and 3) promote law enforcement officer safety when dealing
with domestic abuse situations.
Under Maine State Law, you are entitled to:
Have a police officer stay with you until they believe you are out of danger
Have a police officer help you get medical attention
VICTIMS OF CRIME ARE ENTITLED TO THE FOLLOWING BASIC RIGHTS:
To be treated with dignity and respect.
To be assisted by criminal justice agencies.
To be informed about the criminal justice system.
Whenever practicable, to be notified of plea agreements, and the right to
comment on them.
To have input at sentencing.
To request restitution.
To request compensation from the Victim
Compensation Board for un-reimbursed medical and
medically related expenses for victims of violent crimes.
To be notified of defendant's release from institutional confinement in all
felony cases upon request
to the Department of Corrections.
To be provided with a pamphlet containing certain statutes which pertain to
victim's rights.
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TO ASSIST YOU...
the franklin county district attorney's
office maintains a victim assistance
program.
please contact the victim advocate at the d.a.'s office at
778-5890 for the following services:
Information about the court process.
Information about victim's rights.
Assistance in applying for victim compensation.
Notification of court hearings and sentencing.
Support during preparation of testimony for pre-trial hearings and trial.
Support within the court system on behalf of victims of crime.
Referral and information about State and local resources the provide additional services.
Assistance in return of property and restitution.
Filing notification of release requests with Department of Corrections.
Abused
Women’s Advocacy Project
24
HOUR HOTLINE
1-800-559-AWAP (2927)
778-9522
Dept. of Health & Human Services/ DHHS
Western Maine Community Action
Serving the people of Franklin, Androscoggin and Oxford Counties
