HPSAC - High Plains Sexual Assault Center


	Is there a time limit on reporting to the police? The sooner, the better! However, there is no legal barrier to reporting the crime later. In order to increase the chance of an arrest and successful prosecution, it is advised that you report as soon as possible. Should I Report My Attack to Law Enforcement? It’s extremely important that you report your attack to law enforcement. Nothing can change what has happened to you. However, by reporting the crime, you can prevent it from happening to someone else. Unless the assailant is arrested, charged, and prosecuted, he/she is free to walk the streets and victimize other people. You do have the POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We hope that you will decide to report. Do I Have To Report to Law Enforcement? No. The decision is yours to make and we will support whatever decision you feel is best for you. You are NOT obligated to report the crime to law enforcement. However, if you do NOT report the crime, please be aware of the following: You will not be eligible for victim’s compensation. The district attorney's office retains the right to pursue prosecution whether or not you participate, though it is uncommon for them to proceed without the cooperation of the victim. There are times when a third party may be mandated by law to report the sexual assault. You may not feel up to reporting the crime immediately after it happens. Reporting is something that can be difficult for victims. However, there are several reasons why it is so important for victims to report immediately. It will enable your recovery and give you back the power and control the assailant took. You will be within the time frame to collect physical evidence for the purpose of prosecution at the same time as receiving medical care for any injuries that you sustained. You will have support and guidance from professionals that believe you and want to help you in every way possible. How do I report the rape to law enforcement? Call 911 to report your rape to law enforcement. You may also contact HPSAC at 1-866-532-0377 who can assist you with the reporting process. Another alternative is to visit your local hospital emergency room or your own family physician request that they call law enforcement for you. Pl ease be aware that if you visit the emergency room or your family physician and tell them that you have been raped, they will generally perform a sexual assault forensic examination. This process consists of collecting evidence of the rape and preserving the evidence for forensic analysis. HPSAC can provide someone to accompany you through the examination, if you wish. Call 1-866-532-0377. Police and Sheriff Departments in the 13th Judicial District

Is there a time limit on reporting to the police?

The sooner, the better! However, there is no legal barrier to reporting the crime later. In order to increase the chance of an arrest and successful prosecution, it is advised that you report as soon as possible.

Should I Report My Attack to Law Enforcement?

It’s extremely important that you report your attack to law enforcement. Nothing can change what has happened to you. However, by reporting the crime, you can prevent it from happening to someone else. Unless the assailant is arrested, charged, and prosecuted, he/she is free to walk the streets and victimize other people. You do have the POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE! We hope that you will decide to report.

Do I Have To Report to Law Enforcement?

No. The decision is yours to make and we will support whatever decision you feel is best for you. You are NOT obligated to report the crime to law enforcement. However, if you do NOT report the crime, please be aware of the following:

You will not be eligible for victim’s compensation.

The district attorney's office retains the right to pursue prosecution whether or not you participate, though it is uncommon for them to proceed without the cooperation of the victim.

There are times when a third party may be mandated by law to report the sexual assault.

You may not feel up to reporting the crime immediately after it happens. Reporting is something that can be difficult for victims. However, there are several reasons why it is so important for victims to report immediately.

It will enable your recovery and give you back the power and control the assailant took.
You will be within the time frame to collect physical evidence for the purpose of prosecution at the same time as receiving medical care for any injuries that you sustained.
You will have support and guidance from professionals that believe you and want to help you in every way possible.

How do I report the rape to law enforcement?

Call 911 to report your rape to law enforcement. You may also contact HPSAC at 1-866-532-0377 who can assist you with the reporting process. Another alternative is to visit your local hospital emergency room or your own family physician request that they call law enforcement for you. Pl ease be aware that if you visit the emergency room or your family physician and tell them that you have been raped, they will generally perform a sexual assault forensic examination. This process consists of collecting evidence of the rape and preserving the evidence for forensic analysis. HPSAC can provide someone to accompany you through the examination, if you wish. Call 1-866-532-0377.

Police and Sheriff Departments in the 13th Judicial District