VIA offers a service to victims of, and witnesses, to crimes reported to the Procurator Fiscal (the Fiscal) which involve:
- domestic abuse
- racial or religious aggravation
- sexual offences
- child victims and witnesses
- crimes where any trial is likely to involve a jury
and to:
- the nearest relatives in cases of deaths which may involve criminal proceedings, or where there is to be a Fatal Accident Inquiry or significant further inquiries.
- vulnerable witnesses or victims who may need additional support if, for example, English is not their first language, or they have learning difficulties.
The VIA service is optional.
If you fall within one of these categories, VIA staff will contact you. If you do not want to receive the VIA service or if you want to opt in or out at any time, just let VIA know.