WHAT IS THE CRIME VICTIM INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE?
OVS operates a Crime Victim Information Clearinghouse. The Clearinghouse offers information about current cases in the Connecticut criminal courts such as the next scheduled court date or type of hearing scheduled. Also, through the Victim Notification Program, the Clearinghouse offers information about changes in the status of convicted inmates. This may include the dates and locations of: • Parole hearings • Sentence review • Sentence modification • Discharge from a correctional institution • Parole release • Halfway house release • Transitional supervision release • Pardon hearings The Clearinghouse does not provide information regarding non-convicted persons or convicted persons sent to state hospitals for mental illness, or furloughs. WHAT IS THE VICTIM ASSISTANCE CENTER? The Victim Assistance Center is a central repository of crime victim rights and resource information that is operated by OVS. The Center’s Victim Services Advocate can provide: • Assessment • Referrals • Informat
