Investigations

Text Box: The Criminal Investigation Division is responsible for initial and follow-up investigation of crimes occurring within the city limits of Oak Hill, as well as evidence collection and storage. All Oak Hill Police Investigators start their law enforcement careers as uniformed patrol officers and are assigned to Criminal Investigations based upon their knowledge, experience, and investigative ability. Investigators are responsible for locating and interviewing victims and witnesses; locating identifying and preserving physical evidence; recovering stolen property; identifying, locating, interviewing and arresting criminal suspects; and presenting criminal cases to the State Attorney for prosecution. VICTIMS RIGHTS 1. To be informed, present and heard, when relevant, at all crucial stages of the criminal proceedings; 2. If incarcerated, the right to be informed and submit written statements at all crucial stages of the proceedings and parole hearings; 3. The right to a prompt and timely disposition of the case; 4. To seek protection from intimidation and harm; 5. To prepare and submit a victim impact statement to the court that will explain how the crime has affected you and/or your family; 6. To request and receive restitution from the offender; 7. The right to be informed about the availability of victim compensation; 8. The right to have your property returned as quickly as possible; 9. To review portions of the pre-sentence investigation report completed prior to the sentencing hearing by contacting the State Attorney or the court; 10. The victim of a crime and the State Attorney, with the consent of the victim, have standing to assert the rights of a crime victim which are provided by law or s. 16(b), Art. 1 of the State Constitution; 11. To have an advocate assist you in explaining to your employer and creditors about time lost from work, and financial, physical or emotional strain you have incurred as a direct result of the crime; 12. The right to be consulted by the State Attorney's Office in felony cases involving physical or emotional injury or trauma, or in cases in which the victim is a minor child or in a homicide, the guardian or family of the victim will be consulted; 13. The right to have an advocate with you during deposition; 14. The right to be provided assistance with transportation, parking, separate waiting areas and translator services while attending court; and 15. The right to be notified of scheduling changes. VICTIM SERVICES Central Florida Legal Services (386-255-6573): Provides limited services in certain civil matters (i.e. foreclosures, eviction proceedings, etc.). They will provide support at injunction hearings, with no fees or sliding scale. Children's Medical Services HRS (386-254-3793): Provides services to chronically ill children. Children's Advocacy Center (386-238-3830): Provides services to criminal investigators regarding the interviewing of sexual abuse victims. Provides an abuse treatment program, and at times, pays for counseling that other support services may provide. Provides prenatal support services to some qualifying parents through pregnancy and the first few months of birth. Teaches parenting classes. Citizens Information & Referral (386-253-0564): The United Way provides information about the elderly, housing, education, child care, alcoholism, handicapped, mental health, financial aid, legal assistance, personal problems, crisis intervention, family assist program, and deaf services. Domestic Abuse Council (386-255-2102): Provides counseling to domestic abuse victims, confidential shelter, emotional support, and help regarding self support. Elderly Abuse Hotline (800-96-ABUSE): If you feel you are being abused, neglected, exploited, or the victim of violence, first call the Oak Hill Police Department at 423-3888, or 911 in case of an emergency, then the toll free number. Hot Line Abuse Registry (800-962-2873): Investigates reports of abuse to children. At the conclusion of their investigations, they render recommendations regarding action to be taken. I-CARE (386-258-0250): Provides counseling to emotionally, physically and sexually abused children. Rape Crisis Center (386-254-4106): Provides crisis intervention, counseling for rape and incest survivors, and emotional support for the victim.