What if I'm afraid the offender will want to retaliate against me or my family members?
The County Attorney can request that a no contact order be issued as a condition of the defendant's release. In cases of domestic abuse or sexual assaults, the County Attorney can request a Domestic Abuse No Contact Order (DANCO) as a condition of the defendant's release. In addition, you can get help in obtaining an Order for Protection or Harassment Restraining Order through the HOPE Center. Any violations of these orders should be reported to the police. For more information, please contact the County Attorney's office at Faribault 507-332-6103, Northfield 507-645-9576, or Lonsdale 507-744-5185.

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1. Can anyone help me with expenses related to this crime?
2. Can I testify by video if I don't want to be in the courtroom with the offender?
3. Do I have to come to court?
4. How do I know if the offender is still in custody?
5. How do I obtain a police report?
6. How long until I get my restitution?
7. I am a victim in a domestic violence case. Can I drop the charges?
8. I am a victim. How can I be compensated for my loss?
9. What do I do before trial?
10. What if I'm afraid the offender will want to retaliate against me or my family members?
11. Why are some defendants not in jail after they have been arrested and charged?
12. Will I have to testify?
13. Will this case go to trial?