Domestic Violence Coordinator - Lt. Thomas Moser

Domestic Violence Asst Coordinator - Officer Amy Moore

 

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SHELTER  / SERVICES

   

The names and phone numbers for the area crisis and/or domestic violence shelter programs are as follows:

 

Domestic Violence Shelter and phone number (if available in you county):

              Jack Jean Shelter                                  The Shelter

                 901-925-8618                                     931-762-1115

 

Crisis Program and phone number (if available in you county):

                Columbia Area                                 Wayne Counseling

         Mental Health                                          Service

              931-388-6653                                      931-722-3644

These programs are available to provide you with services and/or shelter.

 WAYNESBORO POLICE DEPARTMENT

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE LAW

 

TO PERSONS IN WAYNESBORO:

 

     IF YOU ARE THE VICTIM OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, you can ask the District Attorney General to file a criminal complaint.  You also have the right to go to the court having jurisdiction over domestic relations and file a petition requesting an order for protection from domestic abuse, which could include the following: a) an order restraining the abuser from further acts of abuse;  b) an order directing the abuser to leave your household; c) an order preventing the abuser from harassing you or coming about you for any reason;  d) an order awarding you or the other parent custody of or visitation with your minor child or children;  e) an order directing the abuser to pay support to you and the minor children if the abuser has a legal obligation to do so.

   It is also permissible for you to make a citizens arrest of the assailant and I will transport the assailant.

 

 

     If you have been identified as a victim of a crime as defined by statute.  By virtue of being a Victim, you have certain rights as provided by Article 1, Section 35 of the Constitution of Tennessee.  (These rights are set forth on the bottom of this document.)  The following phone numbers are for your information and convenience in exercising your rights:

Tennessee Victims Coalition 1-800-358-3538
Probation and Parole 1-615-741-1673
Tennessee Department of Correction  1-615-741-1000
General Sessions Court Clerk  1-931-722-5519
Circuit / Criminal Court Clerk  1-931-722-5519
District Attorney’s Office  1-931-722-7779
Waynesboro Police Department  1-931-722-5458
Wayne County Sheriff’s Department  1-931-722-3613
* Criminal Injuries Compensation 1-615-741-2734
 *Eligibility information for injured victims of violent crime  

                                 

                                                                          

VICTIM’S RIGHTS 

  1. The right to confer with the prosecution

  2. The right to be free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse throughout the criminal justice process.

  3. The right to be present at all proceedings where the defendant has the right to be present.

  4. The right to be heard, when relevant, at all critical stages of the criminal justice process as defined by statute.

  5. The right to be informed of all proceedings and the release, transfer, escape or recapture of the accused or convicted person.

  6. The right to a speedy trial or disposition and a prompt and final conclusion of the case after the conviction or sentence.

  7. The right to restitution from the offender.

  8. The right to be informed of each of the rights established for victims.

 

 

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCE LINKS

 

"Tennessee Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Resource Directory 1998-1999" (PDF FILE)

"What can I do about Domestic Violence?" (PDF File)

 

aardvarc.org homepage

Tennessee Coalition Against Domestic And Sexual Violence

Click here for home page - 4woman.gov - The National Women's Health Information Center

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Statement of Non-Discrimination

The City of Waynesboro or the Waynesboro Police Department does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, sex, color, national origin, religion, or disability in admission to, access to, or operations of its programs, services, or activities.