The Victim Services Unit of the District Attorney's Office provides victims with support before, during, and after their cases are being processed through the judicial system. The unit provides information, forms, and affidavits that make it possible for victims to seek restitution. This unit is the voice for victims in the judicial system. A priority of this unit is to provide personal assistance to individuals who are victims of crime. If you are a victim of a crime, you can begin the healing process by contacting the Victim Services Unit.
Diane Walden, VSO, Chambers & Randolph Counties, (334)864-1022
Debra Dunson, VSO, Macon & Tallapoosa Counties, (256)234-3054
The Restitution Recovery Unit was formed for the purpose of monitoring, tracking, and collecting restitution on criminal cases. A Restitution officer is responsible for monitoring and tracking all court ordered payments made by the defendant. The Restitution Officer enforces the court's order with several different methods: restitution dockets, contempt hearings, restitution agreements, income withholding, and prison account attachments.
Darlene Meadows, Director, (256)215-3050
Rachel Cotney, Officer, Tallapoosa, Macon, & Randolph (256)234-2735
The Worthless Check Unit was formed to settle cases through deferred prosecution and return restitution to victims on a more timely There is no charge to victims to use our service. When the bad check writer fails to pay through our office, we assist with the prosecution.
Lynda Sherrer, Coordinator, (256)234-2735
Ann Goodwin, Coordinator, (256)234-2735
Paige Core, Coordinator, (334)768-8189
Narfunda Ross, Coordinator, (334)864-2025
The District Attorney's Pre-Trial Diversion (PTD) Program diverts certain first-time nonviolent defendants from the traditional court system into a highly individualized and supervised restorative program. Only those who are eligible and committed to successfully completing the program will be considered. [Who is eligible?] The defendant will be required to work, further educational training, perform volunteer work weekly, participate in counseling, report to the PTD Office, and pay restitution if applicable.
Brett Newman, Investigator (256)215-3058 -Tallapoosa County
Narfunda Ross, Coordinator (334)864-2025 - Chambers, Macon, Randolph Counties
