Victim Witness Advocate - Superior/District Court

York County Government • Biddeford, ME • 4h ago

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1271979

October 2025

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT EXTERNAL

County of York

Human Resources

VICTIM WITNESS ADVOCATE

SUPERIOR/DISTRICT COURT

Status: Full-Time

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Salary: \$21.26 - \$23.94

Union: M.S.E.A. Grade 6

Reports To: Director of the Victim-

Witness Advocate Program

JOB SUMMARY

Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed by

employees in the class. Specifications are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the

job.

This full-time position will provide direct advocate services to victims and witnesses as assigned

through the Director of the Victim-Witness Program in the criminal justice system in York County. The Victim Witness Advocate provides information and assistance to victims of crimes, including domestic

violence and other assault, burglary, theft and other crimes; acts as liaison between victims, witnesses and

the District Attorney, and provides trial support to the District Attorney and/or the Assistant District

Attorneys.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISE

Works under the general supervisor of the Director of the Victim/Witness Advocacy Services

Program and/or the District Attorney and his/her designee who provides guidance on technical

matters, and who reviews completed work assignments for conformance with established rules,

regulations and state laws.

October 2025

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Essential Duties/Responsibilities:

Contacts victims to assess their physical and emotional injuries and economic losses and

determines their position concerning disposition of case. Informs victims of and complies

enforcement of Maine statutory Victims Rights.
Assists victims by maintaining contact and providing them with information and assistance

throughout the duration of the case and provides victims with outcome of criminal case.

This includes notification of court hearings trial, sentencing, discussing restitution,

explaining plea negotiations, and soliciting input and response to District Attorneys

recommendations.
Assists victims by preparing and sending correspondence to them, familiarizing victims, and

witnesses with the criminal justice process, including stages such as grand jury, arraignment,

motion days, plea negotiations, sentencing, probation, deferred disposition, and appeals.
Determines amount of restitution due to victims of personal injury and property crimes,

assists victims in compiling documentation to verify restitution requests; notifies District

Attorney of restitution requests.
Notifies all eligible victims of Victims Compensation Fund and assists victims with

application for compensation.
Assists District Attorney to produce victims and witnesses for trial by maintaining contact

as directed with victims throughout criminal process and notifying all civilian victims of all

required court appearances and arranges for transportation as needed.
Provides the prosecutor with information about victim availability for trials and hearings.
Provides referrals to victims to appropriate agencies and services (Caring Unlimited, Sexual

Assault Response Support Services, Maine Crime Victim Compensation Program etc.)
Prepare crime victims for court hearings and attend court hearings with victims as support

and explain the Courts rulings. The court hearings may be held by zoom or in person

hearings.
Inform victims of their rights to submit a Victim Impact Statements for sentencing hearings

and coordinate this process in the Courts.
Coordinates with Department of Corrections Victim Services regarding victim contact

information and assists with submitting requests for Prisoner Release Notification forms.
Submits to Office Manager all requests for witness fee and mileage payment, disburses

payments to victims and/or witnesses. Coordinates out of state hotel, transportation and food

allowances for victims traveling to Maine.
Makes mandatory child protective reports to DHHS when appropriate and assists in the

opening of cases in DA database and referral of cases to law enforcement.
Assists crime victims and the prosecutors by helping them prepare for court.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops,

establishing personal networks, participat

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