Illinois Automated Victim Notification (AVN) System

(866) 566-8439

www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov/victims/avn.html or www.vinelink.com

AKA:

Illinois Attorney General AVN System

Description:

The Illinois Automated Victim Notification System provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Illinois AVN operates through interfaces with the jail booking system, the Illinois Department of Corrections, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and circuit court clerks throughout the state.

Illinois AVN is available online at www.vinelink.com, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can register online for notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status. Notifications are available by email, text messages or phone calls.

Hours:

24/7

Intake Process:

Please call or visit website.

Program Fees:

None

Languages:

English and Spanish

Eligibility:

Anyone in need of services.

Is Shelter?

No

Date of Official Change:

February 14, 2018

Volunteer Opportunities:

None

Phone Numbers

Automated Victim Notification (AVN) System

(866) 566-8439

Crime Victims Services Main Line

(800) 228-3368

Special Notes/Funding

Crime Victim Notification Services.

Description

The Illinois Automated Victim Notification System provides victims and concerned citizens with a toll-free number they can call for up-to-date information on the custody and/or case status of an offender. Illinois AVN operates through interfaces with the jail booking system, the Illinois Department of Corrections, the Illinois Department of Human Services, and circuit court clerks throughout the state. Illinois AVN is available online at www.vinelink.com, a public website that allows visitors to search for offender custody and case status. Users can register online for notification of changes in an offender's custody and/or court case status. Notifications are available by email, text messages or phone calls.

Availability

24/7

Hours

24/7

Required Documents

May want a pen and paper when calling or going online for information.

Eligibility

Anyone in need of services.

Fees

None

Intake Procedure

Please call or visit website.

Languages

English and Spanish

Service Area

No boundaries.

Geography Served

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