Ohio Crime Victim Justice Center

05/06/2026

The Jefferson Avenue Center recently renovated building available for lease! Designed for collaboration and productivity, 92 Jefferson Avenue is a historic space featuring a beautifully restored staircase and charming original fireplace mantels.

If you know of a nonprofit that would make meaningful use of a space like this—where a meeting on the porch feels entirely appropriate—we’d love for you to send them our way.

For more information, please contact Katherine Moore at 614-228-7441.

04/28/2026

🎉✨ Celebrating an Inspiring Leader! ✨🎉

We are proud to celebrate our Founder & Executive Director for being recognized by Columbus Monthly and Columbus CEO as one of the Inspiring Women of 2026 💙

Your leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to advancing victims’ rights continue to make a lasting impact in our community and beyond. Because of you, survivors are heard, supported, and empowered every single day.

👏 Join us in congratulating an incredible advocate, leader, and changemaker!

🔗: https://www.columbusmonthly.com/story/lifestyle/features/2026/04/20/inspiring-women-2026-cathy-harper-lee-ohio-crime-victim-justice-center/89665847007/

04/28/2026

🎉✨ Celebrating an Inspiring Leader! ✨🎉

We are proud to celebrate our Founder & Executive Director, Catherine Harper Lee, for being recognized by Columbus Monthly and Columbus CEO as one of the Inspiring Women of 2026 💙

Your leadership, passion, and unwavering commitment to advancing victims’ rights continue to make a lasting impact in our community and beyond. Because of you, survivors are heard, supported, and empowered every single day.

👏 Join us in congratulating an incredible advocate, leader, and changemaker!

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Cathy Harper Lee, one of Columbus Monthly’s Inspiring Women for 2026, has spurred Ohio’s criminal justice machine to treat victims with dignity.

04/25/2026

Day 7: Right to Full & Timely Restitution and Attorney General Victim Compensation Fund

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to seek restitution—money the offender may be ordered to pay for losses caused by the crime.

📌 Restitution can cover out-of-pocket expenses if supported by documentation
📌 It can be requested at a plea hearing or sentencing
📌 A separate hearing may be needed if the amount is disputed

An offender can be ordered to pay restitution for crimes that
were dismissed as part of the negotiated plea, as long as the defendant agrees to do so as part of the plea.

✨ Another option:
Victims may also seek reimbursement through the Ohio Attorney General’s Crime Victim Compensation Program.

This state program may reimburse up to $50,000 for certain out-of-pocket expenses related to a violent crime. Administered by the Ohio Attorney General, with review through the Ohio Court of Claims. To learn more and apply for compensation, visit: HTTPS://WWW.OHIOATTORNEYGENERAL.GOV/INDIVIDUALSAND-FAMILIES/VICTIMS/APPLY-FOR-VICTIMS-COMPENSATION or call 800-582-2877.

🎥 Check out today’s video to learn more about how to assert your rights.

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04/24/2026

Day 6: Right to Appeal Violations of Your Rights

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to ask a higher court to review a decision if your rights were violated. ⚖️

This can happen at different stages of a case, and specific rules apply depending on the situation. If you believe a court order violated your rights, it’s important to act quickly—there are strict time limits to appeal.

We strongly encourage speaking with an attorney to understand your options. Contact OCVJC for free legal assistance.

🎥 Check out today’s video to learn more about how to assert your rights. Stay tuned for tomorrow as we dive into: right to full and timely restitution, as well as discussing the Attorney General’s Victim Compensation Fund.

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04/23/2026

Day 5: Part II – Right to Be Informed and Object to Defense Requests

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to be informed if subpoenas, motions, or other requests t access victim personal, confidential, or privileged information.

📄 You can request notice of subpoenas, motions, or requests for your information by completing a Victims’ Rights Request Form (VRRF).

You can object to requests for:
• Medical or counseling records
• School or employment records
• Personal devices or online accounts
• Other private information

⏰ These requests require a timely response—so it’s important to act quickly!

You can:
• Ask the prosecutor to respond
• Hire an attorney
• Contact OCVJC for free legal assistance.

🎥 Check out today’s video to learn more about how to assert your rights. Stay tuned for tomorrow as we dive into: right to appeal violations of rights.

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04/23/2026

Day 5: Right to Be Present & Heard at Court Proceedings

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to be present and heard during public court proceedings.

You can:
• Attend any public hearing—including trial.
• Speak directly to the judge about your concerns, safety, or privacy.
• Be heard at key stages like arraignment, release, pleas, and sentencing.

If you requested notice but didn’t receive it—or were told you couldn’t attend or speak, contact OCVJC for guidance or free legal assistance.

🎥 Stay tuned for part two of today’s rights where we discuss the rights you have when motions, or other requests to access any victim personal, confidential, or privileged information is requested.

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04/22/2026

Day 4: Right to Notice of Court Proceedings

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to attend court and have your voice heard.

📅 If you request notice, prosecutors must inform you of upcoming hearings at least 7 days in advance.

📄 Make sure your Victims’ Rights Request Form (VRRF) is submitted and filed with the court.

If you requested notice but didn’t receive it and missed the chance to be present or heard please contact OCVJC for free legal assistance.

🎥 Check out today’s video to learn more about how to assert your rights. Stay tuned for tomorrow as we dive into: right to be present and heard during court proceedings.

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04/22/2026

🚨 New Date Alert! 🚨

Our 25th Anniversary Celebration has been rescheduled to:
📅 September 3, 2026
🕠 5:30 – 7:30 PM

Reception: 5:30–6:00 PM
Music & Hors d’oeuvres | Cash Bar
Program: 6:00–7:30 PM

We look forward to celebrating with you!

Together, we are making history and empowering survivors. Join us as we reflect on our journey, celebrate the work that has transformed the legal landscape for crime victims, and honor those making it all possible.

🔗 Register here: https://www.ocvjc.org/25th-anniversary-celebration

04/21/2026

Day 3: Right to Notice of Release or Escape

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to be notified when an offender is arrested, released, or escapes. ⚖️

If you formally request notice, you can:
• Get updates on your case
• Attend arraignment
• Be heard on safety, bond, and protection orders

Best Practice: Complete a Victims’ Rights Request Form (VRRF) to receive notifications AND sign up for VINE Link - Ohio for real-time alerts: https://vinelink.vineapps.com/state/OH

🎥 Check out today’s video to learn more about how to assert your rights. Stay tuned for tomorrow as we dive into: the right notice of court proceedings.

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04/20/2026

Day 2: Right to Privacy - Redaction

Under Marsy’s Law, you have the right to privacy.

Redaction means you can request to have your name, address, and identifying information removed from public records.

📄 Use the Victims’ Rights Request Form (VRRF) to make this request with law enforcement, prosecutor, and court records, as this right must be requested in writing.

If your information is already in a police report or court record, OCVJC can help you take steps to have it removed.

🎥 Check out today’s video to learn more about how to assert your rights. Stay tuned for tomorrow as we dive into: Right notice of release or escape.

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