The District Attorney is responsible for prosecuting felony criminal offenses that are committed in Winker County. A felony means any offense that is punishable by a sentence of death or confinement in prison or state jail. Such offenses include murder, robbery, sexual assault, burglary and major drug and theft offenses. [Misdemeanor offenses generally are prosecuted by the County  Attorney.] Victims of violent crime in Texas have various rights under the Texas Constitution. The District Attorney's Office employs a Victim/Witness Coordinator to contact victims and witnesses and coordinate the services that are available for them. The Coordinator informs victims and witnesses about the case, obtains information that is used during the prosecution, assists in the application for compensation, and ensures fair treatment through the criminal justice process.

For further information about victim's rights, contact Jo Ann Lujan, the Victim/Witness Coordinator for the Winkler County District Attorney's Office, at (432) 586-6608. In addition, information is available through the Texas Crime Victim Clearinghouse. Victims of violent crime also may qualify for reimbursement of a financial loss under the Texas Crime Victim's Compensation Act.

This program is administered through the

Office of the Attorney General
Texas District and County Attorneys Association
The Texas Attorney General
Victim Assistance Online
Department of Justice  Office for Victims of Crime
National Department of Justice National Criminal Justice Reference Service
Try-Nova.org  Helpful Resources for Victims of Crime
National Center for Victims of Crime
Texas Department of Public Safety  Sex Offender Conviction & Registration Database