FAQs
YES, 100% of emergency services are provided by the two districts.
a. #5 is not optional, price should be included in “main” bid.
b. #6 is an alternative bid. After bids are received the decision will be made if #6 is additionally awarded.
No
In a violent felony case, the victim has the right to be consulted prior to the plea offer being extended to the Defense Attorney and the Defendant. You should inform your Victim Assistant if you wish to exercise this right. You will want to make sure that your contact information on file with Victim Assistance is accurate and up to date. Inform your Victim Assistant if your address or phone numbers change. This will ensure that the Victim Assistant can inform you of any plea offers in a timely way.
Crimes should be reported to Law Enforcement. The District Attorney’s Office is not able to take criminal reports.
Pain and suffering cannot be sought in a criminal case. You may be able to seek pain and suffering in a civil action.
As a victim you have three different options:
- You have the right to refuse to speak with the Defense Attorney or Defense Attorney’s Investigator.
- You can choose to speak with the Defense Attorney or Defense Attorney’s Investigator with a representative from the District Attorney’s Office present.
- You can speak to the Defense Attorney or Defense Attorney’s Investigator at your own discretion.
Yes
a. No, for organizational and staffing, but will provide to successful bidder.
b. Maps are available online.
c. Yes, for budget details please email bhuff@jcfd-1.org and mlepin_jcems@crestviewcable.com directly. If you have following up questions on the budgets that are emailed, please continue to direct those to jeff.rasmussen@co.jefferson.or.us
(e.g. a consultant provided an example scope of work to the County or the County contacted a consulting firm or another jurisdiction about the scope)?
No, a consultant was not used. We used several different RFPs to develop the RFP.
No
You are not required to attend all of the hearings during a criminal case. The only time you are required to attend a hearing is if you receive a Subpoena. A Subpoena is a court order requiring you to attend the court proceeding. You may attend any hearing held in open court if you wish.
To report a violation of an Order of Protection, No Contact Order, or a Release Agreement you need to contact Law Enforcement at 541-475-2201. Law Enforcement will take the report and forward the information to the District Attorney’s Office. (See Other Resources tab law enforcement section.)
Yes
The four jurisdictions have not agreed on a final cost share of the study.
On page 11 (#5) “It is preferred that the project be completed within 120 days, but the actual timeline for completion is negotiable and will be mutually agreed upon by the County and the successful proposer.”
Yes
Yes, an informal group looked at the issues circa 2003
To drop or modify an Order of Protection and/or a No Contact Order you have to complete a few steps. Both the criminal No Contact Orders and civil Orders of Protection remain in effect until a Judge modifies or dismisses them.
Criminal Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault No Contact Order: You must first complete some paperwork with a Victim Assistant, which is then reviewed by the Deputy District Attorney, and afterward it must be turned into the Circuit Court. The Petition to Waive/Modify the No Contact Order is usually heard at the Defendant’s next court appearance. You will need to be present at the hearing to speak about why you want to modify or dismiss the No Contact Order. Contact your Victim Assistant if you have questions and to confirm the court date.
Criminal No Contact Orders: You must notify the Victim Assistant that you desire the No Contact Order to be modified or dismissed. At the Defendant’s next court hearing you may be given the opportunity to discuss your request to modify or dismiss the No Contact Order. Contact your Victim Assistant if you have questions and to confirm the court date.
Orders of Protection: In Orders of Protection relating to domestic violence and sexual assault, a Victim Assistant will help you complete the paperwork to either modify or a dismiss the Order of Protection. For the other Orders of Protection, you can complete them on your own or request assistance from Victim Assistance with the forms. The forms can be found within the original Order of Protection paperwork on the Oregon Judicial Branch website. Turn the forms into the Circuit Court. The judge will review the Order of Protection modification or dismissal request and mail you a written decision.
If you desire to informally provide feedback to Victim Assistance, a victim survey is sent out with the Uniform Criminal Judgment when a criminal case ends that can be mailed back to the Victim Assistance Program. To file a formal complaint or grievance with the Victim Assistance Program, call 541-475-4463 and request to speak with the Victim Assistance Director. The Victim Assistance Director will guide you through the process. You may also file a complaint or grievance with the Oregon Department of Justice, Crime Victim and Survivor Services Division. For more information call the Complaint Coordinator at 503-378-5307 or click on CVSSD Complaint Procedure.
If you would like to speak with the Deputy District Attorney handling your case, the easiest way to achieve this is speaking with your Victim Assistant. Your Victim Assistant can coordinate an in-person meeting or phone call with the Deputy District Attorney to accommodate your schedule and needs.
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You do not need to dress in a suit when you go to court, but you should wear clothing that you would feel comfortable in at church or at a job interview. Do not wear any clothing with inappropriate or vulgar messages or pictures on it. Avoid revealing outfits. Hats and head coverings that are not for religious or medical purpose are not allowed. Clothing containing any political messages are discouraged.
An Order of Protection is also called a Protective Order or Restraining Order. To obtain a civil Order of Protection you have several different options to obtain the paperwork and complete the process, depending upon whether you want assistance or want to complete the process on your own. The process below is a general guide.
Choose an Order of Protection: There are several different Orders of Protection. (See Orders of Protection tab for further information.) Each order varies in eligibility requirements, time limits, kinds of relief granted, and the consequences for a violation. For online tutorials for all Orders of Protection visit OregonLawHelp.Org. Review each order carefully to find the best fit for your situation.
Obtain the Paperwork: Pick up forms at the Jefferson County Circuit Court at 129 SW E Street in Madras (541-475-3317) or print them from the Oregon Judicial Branch website. Be sure to print all required forms.
Assistance with Paperwork and Court Accompaniment: A Victim Assistant or Saving Grace Advocate may be able to assist with the paperwork and court accompaniment, but they cannot provide legal advice. An attorney can assist you with paperwork and court accompaniment, but any costs would be your responsibility. (See Other Resources in the legal resources section.) You can also follow the directions on the forms, complete them yourself, and then attend court on your own.
Court: Once you complete the Order of Protection forms, turn the forms into the Circuit Court. The Circuit Court staff will give you a time and date for an initial hearing in front of a Judge. At the hearing the Judge will ask you questions and then determine if you meet the eligibility requirements for the Order of Protection you are requesting.
Service: If the Judge grants the order, you will obtain a copy of the Order of Protection for your records and a service packet. Take the service packet to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office at 675 NW Cherry Lane in Madras (541-475-6520) so it can be served. The order is not in effect until the Respondent has been served with the order.
You can search for property tax accounts by clicking *Here* and then selecting the Tax Summary Report which provides the current account balance as of a specific date. You can also call our office at 541-475-4458 to inquire about balance owing.