The Office of the Victim Advocate can register any crime victim in a case where the sentencing court has ordered jurisdiction of the offender to the Pennsylvania Department of Corrections and/or the Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole. This includes:
Sentenced offenders who are housed in Pennsylvania state correctional institutions (SCIs)
Sentenced offenders who received a state sentence (24 months) and by judicial order are serving their sentence in a Pennsylvania county correctional facility
Sentenced offenders who received a county sentence (less than 24 months) and by judicial order are serving their sentence in a Pennsylvania state correctional institution
Sentenced offenders who are under the supervision of the Pennsylvania Board of Probation & Parole
Who is Eligible to be Registered?
Adult victims (18 years of age or older)
Parents/legal guardians of minor victims (until the minor reaches 18 years of age)
Parents/legal guardians with power of attorney for incapacitated adult victims
Family members of homicide victims
Why Should Victims Register?
To receive notification of their right under Pennsylvania to provide input regarding any pre-release and parole review of the offender.
To receive automated notification via PA SAVIN of transfers, release escape and other types of custody changes.
To receive notification of execution warrants and stays.
To receive notification from the Board of Pardons.
How Can Victims Register?
Call 1-800-322-4472 during regular business hours and someone will be available to assist you.
What happens after I register?
You will receive a letter from OVA confirming your registration and advising what types of notifications you can expect to receive and when appropriate, information on the current status of the offender. Your 4-digit PA SAVIN PIN will also be provided. You will also receive information about additional services available to you as a victim of crime.
Need Assistance? Looking for assistance in your area? Use the PA Victim Service Program Map available on this website.
