Victim/Witness

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Child Support

The Caddo Parish Child Support Division provides a full staff who work to interview, establish, and enforce child support obligations in the First Judicial District Court and the Juvenile Court of Caddo Parish. The Child Support Division Office is located on the 13th floor of the American Tower/Raymond James Building, on the corner of Market...

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Domestic Violence/Stalking

The primary goal of the First Judicial District Attorney's Domestic Violence and Stalking Unit is the aggressive investigation and prosecution of cases involving stalking and domestic violence issues. The investigator of this unit also provides training and support to law enforcement and community agencies. Office hours are 8:30 am - 4:45 pm, Monday - Friday....

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Sex Crimes

For citizens living in the city limits of Shreveport, the Shreveport Police Department is the first stop to report a criminal offense, including a sex crime. If a person lives outside the city limits, the Caddo Sheriff's Office is the appropriate agency to contact. The Caddo Office of Community Services, a state agency, works in...

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Report A Crime

All crime reports should be directed to the police agency in the area where the crime occurred. The District Attorney's Office does not take crime reports. If the crime occurred within the city limits of Shreveport contact the Shreveport Police Department (318) 673-7300. If the crime occurred outside the city limits, contact the Caddo Parish...

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Victim Assistance Program

The purpose of the Caddo Parish District Attorney’s Victim Assistance Program is to provide information, support, and assistance to crime victims and their family members. Victim Assistance Coordinators assist victims of crime who have an active case being prosecuted by the District Attorney’s Office by providing the following services: Liaison between victims and prosecutors by...

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Additional Resources

Project Celebration Domestic Violence Shelter (318) 226-5015 or (888) 411-1333 Crime Victims Reparations Program (318) 681-0870 Louisiana Automated Victim Notification System (LAVNS) (866) 528-6748 LA Department of Public Safety & Corrections Victims Services Bureau (888) 342-6110 The Gingerbread House – Bossier/Caddo Children’s Advocacy Center (318) 674-2900 Louisiana State Office of Probation and Parole (318) 676-7040...

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Victim/Witness FAQ

I was the victim of a crime and the perpetrator was arrested. What happens now? After the arrest, the arresting law enforcement agency will forward the results of its investigation to the District Attorney’s Office. The prosecutor will determine what charge(s) should be filed and a court date will be set for the offender. This...

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