Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General, Goderich Court House, Victim / Witness Assistance Program

Ontario. Ministry of the Attorney General

Site: Goderich Court House

Service: Victim / Witness Assistance Program

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Record #: GBA3256

Last Modified: 09 Oct 2025

Last Full Update: 05 Jun 2024

Description

Description (Service)

Provides information and assistance to support participation in and understanding of the criminal court process

services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over
Information about victims' rights, the criminal justice process and their specific case (e.g., court dates)
needs assessment and referrals to community agencies
crisis intervention, emotional support, victim advocacy
facilitates victim's input and liaises with Crown Attorneys, police, regarding bail, safety, resolution of charges, release conditions, publication bans, testimonial aids, trial preparation and court orientation
information and support on Victim Impact Statements, Statement on Restitution
facilitates access to court orders, such as bail conditions, probation orders, peace bonds
debriefing and follow-up support

Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund -- financial and court-based supports to enable victims of crime and families of homicide victims to attend court

travel arrangements and expenses
language interpretation
real-time captioning or other equipment for victims with disabilities

Service Details

Public Comments	Satellite offices located in Goderich (GBA3256), Walkerton (BRU0174) and Owen Sound (GBA3256) (see separate listings). Please contact Stratford Office (PER1386) for more information on the satellite courts.
Hours	Mon-Fri 9 am-5 pm
Areas Served	Huron County
Eligibility	Services begin once police have laid charges and continue until the court case is over to: victims and witnesses of intimate partner abuse/domestic violence, child physical and sexual abuse, sexual assault (including historical sexual assault and human trafficking) families of homicide victims, families of motor vehicle fatalities elderly victims, victims with disabilities, victims of hate crime Vulnerable Victims and Family Fund - eligibility determined on case-by-case basis
Application	Referral by police, Crown Attorney, community agency, or self-referral
Languages	Other - Access to interpreters can be arranged
Fees	None

Address and Location

Located In Community	Goderich
Address & Map	1 Courthouse Square Goderich, ON Canada N7A 1M2
Intersection	North St and Court House Sq
Mailing Address	1 Courthouse Square Goderich, ON Canada N7A 1M2
Physical Access	Fully accessible

Contact Information

Office Phone	519-524-4085
Toll Free Phone	1-866-226-0896
E-Mail	JUS.G.MAG.VWAP.Goderich@ontario.ca
Website	www.attorneygeneral.jus.gov.on.ca/english/ovss/
Primary Contact	Debbie Nutson, Manager; Phone: 519-524-4085; 1-866-226-0896; Email: JUS.G.MAG.VWAP.Goderich@ontario.ca