Clay County States Attorney

Victim / Witness Assistance

Restitution Requests

Victims of theft, property damage, assaults and other offenses may be entitled to restitution for expenses they have incurred as a result of the offender’s criminal behavior (i.e. property repair or replacement expenses, medical expenses, etc.).  If you are a victim of a crime charged by the Clay County State’s Attorney’s Office, you may request restitution and notify our office of the level of involvement you would like to maintain in the case, by filling out the following form, attaching accompanying documentation when applicable, and returning to the State’s Attorney’s Office:  211 West Main St., Suite 204, Vermillion, SD  57069

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Additionally, crime victims who qualify may be able to utilize the assistance of the South Dakota Crime Victim’s Compensation Fund to receive more immediate relief.  Information about applying can be accessed at:  https://dps.sd.gov/victims-services/crime-victims-compensation