The Virginia Crime Victim-Witness Fund is a dedicated, nonreverting fund managed by the Department of Criminal Justice Services to support programs for victims and witnesses. It is funded through specific criminal collection statutes and retains any remaining funds at the end of each biennium, including earned interest. The fund helps ensure ongoing support for victim and witness services in Virginia.
The fund is established to support victim and witness services that meet specific standards, ensuring ongoing assistance for crime victims and witnesses in Virginia.
It is financed through a portion of collections from various criminal statutes, with funds deposited into the state treasury and interest credited to the fund.
No, any remaining funds at the end of each biennium are retained in the Victim-Witness Fund and do not revert to the general fund.
The Department of Criminal Justice Services administers the fund, following grant procedures established by state law.