Victim's Services
The Town of Lexington began its victim advocate program in October 1999 under the direction of Judy Flack to provide assistance to all individual crime victims in town. This position is currently held by Mrs. Nikki Vega who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the department. Mrs. Vega holds a BA in Sociology from Winthrop University and MA in Criminal Justice from USC with 6 years of Criminal Justice Experience. She is also a Certified Victim's Service Provider. Available during normal business hours, the Department's Victim's Advocate is on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Victim's Advocate Vega
Where applicable, the Victim's Advocate can/will:
- Provide services to all victims of a crime within 24 hours
- Provide referrals for crisis counseling
- Assist victims in securing restraining orders
- Provide referrals for financial assistance
- Notify victims of all court hearings
- Attend with or represent victim's at court hearings
- Provide public information seminars
The Department's Victim's Advocate can also provide information on the SC Victim's Compensation Fund. This resource is intended to help individuals with medical expenses, loss of earnings, counseling expenses or funeral expenses that result from a crime. To qualify, individuals must report the crime to police within 48 hours (if possible), cooperate with law enforcement and the Governor's Office Division of Victim's Assistance, and complete an application.
Important contact information
Contact the Victim's Services Office from 8 - 5 Monday through Friday by calling (803) 356-2746 or email
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Links to additional information
South Carolina State Office of Victim's Assistance
South Carolina Victim Assistance Network
Register to be notified if inmate is released
How to obtain a Restraining Order
How to obtain an Order of Protection
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