You may have a lot of questions about what to expect. We hope the leaflets listed below will answer most of your initial questions.
The relevant leaflets will be sent to you by VIA during the court process but you can read them now by clicking on the links below.
If you need more information or if you are unsure about anything, you can contact VIA staff at any time. Find the contact details for your local VIA office by clicking on the Contact VIA tab.
Introduction
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VIA - how we can help you
Advice for:
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ictims of domestic abuse
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Victims of a sexual offence
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Victims of racist crime
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Bereaved nearest relatives in cases of crime-related deaths
Information about:
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Summary Trials *
· The petition procedure (first charges against the accused in a serious case)
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Giving your statement (Precognition)
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Sheriff & Jury Trials *
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High Court Trials *
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Sentences
* In Summary trials,
the judge decides the verdict and sentence. In a Sheriff and Jury or High Court trial, the jury decides the verdict and the judge decides the sentence.