Victim/Witness Advocate

The Powell County Office of Victim Assistance is established to assist victims of crime navigate and participate in the criminal justice system. The Advocates are specially trained to know and understand the complexity of how a criminal case proceeds, and how to assist a victim in participating in proceedings. The advocates will act as a liaison between Law Enforcement and Attorneys and act as the victim's voice to ensure that their rights are upheld and honored.

Services are offered only to those who are a victim of crime, or have experienced domestic or sexual violence, regardless of it being reported to Law Enforcement.

SERVICES OFFERED:

Protection orders
Safety planning
Applications for applicable programs
Hearing notifications
Victim impact assistance
Restitution reports
Emergency material assistance
Emergency shelter
Parole hearing notifications
Participating in hearings in place of victim
Accompaniment to interviews as necessary
Emotional and crisis support

The list above is not an inclusive list of ALL services offered

IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS:

Domestic Violence Hotline (800) 799-7233
Child Abuse Hotline (866) 820-5437
Suicide Prevention Hotline (800) 273-8255
Trans Hotline (877) 565-8860

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SHELTERS:

Safespace
Butte MT
(406) 782-8511

Friendship Center
Helena MT
(406)442-6800

YWCA
Missoula MT
(406) 563-6691

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409 Missouri Ave., Suite 108
Lower Level of Courthouse
Deer Lodge, MT 59722

Personnel:
Ambrel McKetchnie ‑ Victim-Witness Advocate

(406) 846-9703
(406) 846-2784 (fax)

e-mail: amcketchnie@powellcountymt.gov

Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. except holidays

For emergencies call Powell County Sheriff's Office at (406) 846-2711

*Disclaimer: The office of victim assistance is grant funded through VOCA issued through Montana Board of Crime Control. Although the office has been funded since 1996, funding is not guaranteed. People seeking services must meet certain criteria. Services are not guaranteed to every individual. An Advocate can stop rendering services at any time. In this event, a participant will be notified via letter detailing why they have been disqualified from receiving services.