Welcome!

Suffolk Victim/Witness Services, located in the office of the Commonwealth's Attorney, helps ensure that crime victims and witnesses receive fair and compassionate treatment while participating in the criminal justice system. This program was instituted by Suffolk's Commonwealth's Attorney, C. Phillips "Phil" Ferguson, in 1983. At that time, Suffolk was one of the few localities in the State of Virginia with such a program. It began with a part-time director, who was also an investigator. In 1986, a full-time director was hired through a State Grant and now there are a total of five persons in the program under the directorship of 26 year victim advocate veteran, Diane Bryant.

As a victim or witness, your role is an important one. However, the responsibilities involved may be unfamiliar to you. This website is designed to acquaint you with the steps involved in bringing a case to trial and your role in the process. It also describes your rights as a victim or witness, and the various services available to you.

Victim/Witness Services & After Hours Docket Info Line: (757) 514-4366
Facsimile: (757) 514-4400

Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
(Closed on State Holidays)

Director: Diane Bryant { E-Mail: DBryant@suffolkva.us }