Crime victims can track whether a person accused of a crime is still being held in a county jail or Texas state prison through the Integrated Victim Services System (IVSS Counties). You can learn more about how to register for notifications about a person’s custody status on the IVSS Counties website or by calling 866-268-8959.”
The Crime Victim’s Compensation (CVC) Program provides financial assistance to crime victims and their immediate families. For more information about the CVC Program and to see if you are eligible, please visit the Office of the Attorney General’s website.
Property that was taken into evidence by law enforcement during a criminal investigation can often be returned to you but there are some exceptions. Please know that many times the property cannot be returned until after the case is resolved. You may contact your assigned victim counselor for more information.
The criminal courthouse is located in the Blackwell-Thurman Criminal Justice Complex at 509 West 11th Street, Austin, Texas 78701 (Map). Juvenile criminal cases are heard at the Gardner Betts Juvenile Justice Center at 2515 South Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78704 (Map).
