Crime Victim's Protection

It is a computerized program that now covers 36 of the 58 jails statewide but will be complete by the end of the year.  By next year it will allow domestic violence victims to be notified when restraining orders are served on their victimizers.  Crime victims can register by visiting the website www.vinelink.com or by calling 877-846-3492.  What will happen is that when the person is released from jail, the registered victim will receive notice by telephone continuously for 24 hours until the victim or witness enters a personal identification number to inform the system that he or she has been notified.  Registration is required only if you want to be notified of the change in status of an incarcerated inmate but anybody can go to the website to find out who is still in jail.  It is an important new service by the State to protect victims or others who are involved in cases where people get sentenced to jail.