Victim Advocate

Mica Griggs

Victim Advocate

The Hartsville Police Department has a full service victim services division that is committed to providing services, resources and referrals to crime victims and to ensure that victim’s rights are protected under the law. Our victim advocate is Mica Griggs. She is also a certified police officer. She can be reached at mica.griggs@hartsville.org or by phone 843-383-3027 or 843-383-3011.

Monday – Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Assistance is available to victims at the location of the crime, during the investigation and throughout the Criminal Justice System in a variety of ways such as:

 

On-scene crisis intervention

Emergency shelter, food, clothing, & medical assistance

Informing victims of their rights an responsibilities under the law

Assistance in filing for SC Crime Victim Compensation

Court accompaniment  & transportation to court proceedings

Referrals to state and local agencies for assistance

Assistance in filing Restraining Orders & Orders Of Protection

Referrals for counseling & referrals to local support groups for victims/survivors

 

It is the prime goal of the Hartsville Police Department Victim Advocate to extend to all victims their specific legal rights and to provide services that will effectively assist them.

 

The Victim and Witness Bill of Rights:

 

The right to treatment with dignity and compassion.

The right to protection from intimidation and harm.

The right to knowledge of the criminal justice system.

The right to reparation.

The right to preservation of property and employment.

The right to due process in criminal court proceedings, including a Victim Impact Statement.

 

  A Victim or Witness has the following responsibilities:

 

Provide your legal name, current mailing address, and current telephone number to the appropriate agency. 

Inform appropriate agencies of any change in your name, address, or telephone number. 

Inform the Solicitor's Office or the court if you desire to be present for any hearing or sentencing. 

In order to receive restitution, provide full details of the financial impact of the crime committed against you in a timely manner. 

Inform the Solicitors Office or the Court of your desire to make a written or oral Victim Impact Statement in a timely manner.

 

The South Carolina Victim's Compensation Fund

 

This fund may provide benefits to victims of crime for medical expenses, counseling, and loss of earnings that are not covered by other sources. It does not provide compensation for property loss or pain and suffering.

To determine if you qualify for the compensation fund, to receive assistance with filing an application, or to find out what other financial assistance may be available, please contact the Hartsville Police Department’s Victim Assistance. You may also contact the South Carolina Governor's Office, Division of Victim Assistance at 1-800-220-5370.

Important Phone Numbers for Victims

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