Victims of crime have certain rights. These rights are guaranteed by the State Constitution and CT General Statutes.

The Office of the Victim Advocate (OVA) protects and enforces the rights of crime victims in Connecticut. To carry out this mission, we:

• Investigate complaints of victims’ rights being violated
• Advocate for victims in court
• Monitor services rendered by state and private agencies
• Make recommendations to improve policies and services for victims

Explore this site to find resources for victims and professionals, get help from OVA, and more.

It is important to understand your legal rights as a crime victim in Connecticut in order to navigate the criminal justice system. At their most basic level, crime victims’ rights involve:

• How you are treated as a victim of crime
• Information you are entitled to know
• How to best participate in the criminal justice system

We put together an educational video to explain victims' rights and how the Office of the Victim Advocate works tirelessly to promote and protect them.

Address:
505 Hudson Street, 5th Floor
Hartford, CT 06106

Phone: 860-550-6632
Toll-Free: 1-888-771-3126
Fax: 860-560-7065
Email: ova.info@ct.gov

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