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When you Report a Crime

The Department of Justice has created a Victims Charter that describes what victims can expect from the criminal justice system.

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When a case makes its way to court, victims have a number of rights to help protect them from repeat victimisation.

At Court

While investigating your case, the Gardaí will decide whether you need special supports or protections.

Special Protections

In Ireland, no one person or organisation is responsible for receiving and investigating complaints that a victims’ rights have been violated. However, there are a few steps that you can take if you think your rights have not been respected.

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The Crime Victims Helpline is a listening and support service for victims of crime in Ireland. We provide time and space for victims to talk about their experiences. We also answer questions about the criminal justice system and help victims understand their rights.

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If you or a friend or family member has been impacted by crime, there are a number of organization in Ireland who can help.

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After Prosecution

If you are in immediate danger or there is an emergency, you should dial the Garda emergency number at 999 or 112.

How to Report a Crime

The first Garda you speak to will take down your information (such as name, address, date of birth and phone number) and the basic details of what happened.

Garda Investigations

When an investigation is completed, a decision is made whether to prosecute someone for the crime. The decision to prosecute is sometimes called “file charges”.

Decision to Prosecute

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) decides whether or not to charge people for committing serious crimes and what the charges should be. The DPP is also responsible for prosecuting indictable offenses.

Director of Public Prosecution

When the Gardaí or the DPP decide to prosecute, the case then goes to court. Most of the time, the investigating Garda will be the person who informs you about court dates and other developments.

Courts Process

When someone pleads guilty or is found guilty in court, all victims have a right to submit a victim impact statement (sometimes called a “personal statement”) before the judge decides on a sentence. Providing a victim impact statement is a right but not a requirement.



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When someone is convicted of a crime, they are sometimes sentenced to spend time in custody. Adults are placed in prison or the Central Mental Hospital. Juveniles are placed at the Oberstown Children Detention Campus.