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The Clinton Public Safety office is dedicated to providing direct, personal service to victims and their families.


VICTIMS AND WITNESSES HAVE THE FOLLOWING RIGHTS TO:

Be treated with fairness, respect and dignity.  To be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse  throughout the criminal justice system; and informed of a victim's constitutional rights.

Be reasonably informed when the accused or convicted person is arrested, released from custody, or has escaped.

Be informed of and present at all criminal proceedings which are dispositive of the charges where the defendant has the right to be present.

Be allowed to submit either a written or oral statement at all hearings affecting bond or bail.

Be heard at any proceeding involving a post-arrest, a plea, or sentencing.

Be reasonably protected from the accused or persons acting on his behalf throughout the criminal justice process.

Confer with the prosecution after the crime against the victim has been charged, before the trial, or before any disposition, and informed of the disposition.

Have reasonable access after the conclusion of the trial investigation to all documents relating to the crime against the victim before trial.

Receive prompt and full restitution from the convicted person or persons.

Be informed of any proceeding when any post-conviction action is being considered, and be present at any hearing.

A reasonable disposition and prompt and final conclusion of the case.

Have all rules governing criminal procedure and the admissibility of evidence in all criminal proceedings protect victims' rights and have these rules subject to amendment or repeal by the legislature to ensure protection of these rights.

A VICTIM OR WITNESS HAS THE FOLLOWING RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide your legal name, current mailing address, and current telephone number to law enforcement and other appropriate agencies.

Inform appropriate agencies of any change in your name, address, or telephone numbers.

An itemized list of all financial losses must be presented to the prosecuting agency or Summary

Court judge to be considered for restitution.

Must notify the prosecuting agency or summary court judge of wish to be present at proceedings (can be done by returning a written victim impact statement).  

Must return written Victim Impact in a timely manner to the prosecuting agency or summary court.

Must give advance notification to prosecuting agency or summary court judge of wish to make an oral victim impact statement.

LOCAL CASE CONTACT NUMBERS:

Victim/Witness Advocate     984-0706
City of Clinton Police Department     833-7512
City of Laurens Police Department     984-3532
County Sheriff's Office     984-4967
County Solicitor's Office     984-2202
Magistrate Court     683-4485
County Detention Center     683-4055

LOCAL SOCIAL SERVICES:

Safe Home     682-7270
Social Services     833-0100
Mental Health     938-0912
Victim Services
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MISSING
Samantha Renee Smith
description:
Date of birth is 07-13-1984
White female, brown/red hair, green eyes, 5-3 tall and 119 lbs.  She may be suicidal according to her family.  If you have any information about her, you are asked to call the Clinton Department of Public Safety at 864-833-7512