Office Hours
8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Monday – Friday
Location
Saunders County Law & Judicial Center
387 N Chestnut, Suite 1
Wahoo, NE 68066
Victim / Witness Assistance Unit
Functions of Victim’s Assistance
The Saunders Victim Assistance Program is committed to providing free services to survivors of crimes, including information, opportunities, referral, advocacy and support, especially in the criminal justice system processes.
On behalf of victims, we act as liaisons between victims and a variety of justice system departments. We aspire to empower and assist survivors of crime in their recovery.
Services Provided
- Advise victim of charges being filed in the case
- Advise victim of case status, hearings and outcomes
- Provide confidential crisis intervention and emotional support for victim & family
- Provide victim with community resource referrals
- Assist victim with the process for filing a protection order (Domestic Abuse, Harassment or Sexual Assault)
- Assist victim with the Crime Victim Compensation application for restitution
- Assist victim with the process of completing a Victim Impact Statement
- Provide support during victim meetings and depositions
- Court accompaniment
- Liaison between victim and County Attorney’s Office
Where can I pick up forms for protection orders?
Forms are free and located at the following:
- Victim Services Office (Law & Judicial Center) Wahoo, NE
- The District Court Office (Law & Judicial Center) Wahoo, NE
- Supreme Court Master Forms List
Who can help me fill out a protection order?
The Saunders County Victim Assistance Advocate will be happy to help you with all the forms and documentation required to submit your protection order. The advocate is located at the County Attorney office in the Saunders Law & Judicial Center.
Where do I file/submit my protection order after I fill it out?
Protection Orders are filed at the District Court office located in the Saunders County Law & Judicial Center
387 N Chestnut, Suite 1
Wahoo, NE 68066
How much does it cost to file a protection order?
Forms and filing for any protection order is free. However, the court may assess such fees and costs if the court finds statements contained in the application were false and that the protection order was sought in bad faith by the petitioner.
Resources and Links
Blue Valley Community Action Partnership
402-443-4414
Child Abuse Hotline
1-800-652-1999
Hope Crisis Center (24 hour domestic violence; sexual assault crisis line)
1-877-388-4673
Low Income Legal Aid of Nebraska
1-877-250-2016
Mothers Against Drunken Driving – MADD
1-800-444-6233
National Center for Victims of Crime
1-800-394-2255
Nebraska Coalition for Victims of Crime
1-800-944-6282
NE Coalition to end Sexual and Domestic Violence
1-877-215-0167
Nebraska Victims of Crime Alert Portal
1-800-395-2110
If you are a victim and you need immediate assistance, please call 1-800-395-2110. If you have an emergency or are in danger, please call 911 or your local law enforcement.