Crime Witness Support | Contra Costa County District Attorney's Office - Victim Witness Assistance Program
900 Ward Street, Martinez, CA 94553
Eligibility
Contra Costa resident who is victim or witness of a crime; crime must be reported to law enforcement, victim must cooperate in the investigation and prosecution of an known suspects, and victim must not have contributed to the events which lead up to the crime.
Hours
Monday-Friday, 8am - 5pm
To access this service, contact:
Richmond
Shannon Mahoney (Unit Supervisor)
925-957-8650
Voice·
Main Number
925-646-2565
Fax·
Fax
Languages
English and Spanish
Application process
Call for appointment; walk-ins accepted but advocates may be in court and not available
Fees
None
Service area
Contra Costa County
Provide victims and witnesses of crime information concerning the criminal justice system and assists victims with the following: filing of Victim of Crime Compensation Program applications, assistance in restitution determination and collection, court support, referrals to community agencies, counseling and therapy, creditor and/or employer intervention, information concerning victim's rights at parole hearings and other related issues. See website for other services.
Last Assured
08/26/2025
What's Here
Providing organization
Contra Costa County District Attorneys Office
Prosecutes criminal cases, both misdemeanor and felony, in Contra Costa County. Also handles consumer fraud and environmental actions on behalf of the citizens of Contra Costa, administers the Victim-Witness program and the bad check diversion restitution program.