Prosecuting Attorney
Victim Assistance Unit
A victim advocate is located at each of our office sites to serve you. Please feel free to call them during business hours for assistance or information about your rights as a victim of crime.
For cases pending in the Holland & Hudsonville District Courts
Jennifer Bytwerk, Victim Advocate85 West 8th Street, Suite 130
Holland, MI 49423
Holland: (616)355-4310
Grand Rapids: (616) 662-3100, ext. 4310
FAX: (616) 355-4336
For cases pending in the 20th Circuit Court
Joan Grillo, Victim Rights Coordinator
414 Washington Avenue, Room 208
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Grand Haven: (616) 846-8368
Holland: (616) 392-3111, ext. 8368
Grand Rapids: (616) 662-6060, ext. 8368
FAX: (616) 846-8178
For cases pending in the Grand Haven District Court & Juvenile Court
Lesley Morano, Victim Advocate
414 Washington Avenue, Room 208
Grand Haven, MI 49417
Grand Haven: (616) 846-8391
Holland: (616) 392-3111, ext. 8391
Grand Rapids: (616) 662-6060, ext. 8391
FAX: (616) 846-8178
12220 Fillmore Street, Room 312
West Olive, MI 49460
West Olive: (616) 738-4870
FAX: (616) 738-4889
Services
- Provide victims with notice of initial charges, their rights and all court proceedings.
- Assist victims in seeking appropriate counseling or social services.
- Assist and accompany victims during trial or court proceedings (upon request).
- Provide an opportunity for victim input regarding trial decisions and any plea negotiations.
- Assist victims in presenting sentence recommendations orally or in writing.
- Assist victims in determining the amount of appropriate restitution and communicating restitution amounts to probation departments and the court.
- Assist in securing court-ordered restitution from convicted defendants.
- Assist victims in obtaining information about parole hearings and anticipated discharge dates for convicted defendants who are incarcerated.
Brochures & Forms
Crime Victim Compensation BrochureCrime Victim Compensation Application
Community Services Referral Card (English)
Community Services Referral Card (Spanish)
Domestic Violence, Stalking and Date Rape Informational Guide
Links
About Crime Victim Compensation in MichiganDepartment of Community Health
Crime Victim Rights
Department of Community Health
Victim Assistance FAQs
Prosecuting Attorney Association of Michigan
Victims Rights
Prosecuting Attorneys Coordinating Council
National Center for Victims of Crime
Center For Women in Transition
Grand Rapids YWCA
