The Ohio Legislature has created laws to provide certain rights to victims of crime. The Prosecuting Attorney is an advocate for the rights of victims of crime, ensuring that victims are informed of their rights and provided any assistance which may be available, including restitution.
While we regret that our contact with you is the result of you being a victim of or witness to a crime, we want you to know that you are important to us. The Champaign County Prosecutor’s Office Victim/Witness Advocates are here to provide the help and support you need to deal, as best you can, with the turmoil this crime has caused for you and your loved ones. Our purpose is to assist and inform, so you can better understand the criminal justice system and the role that you will have to play in it. If you require additional information, we encourage you to call our office at 937-484-1900.
Criminal restitution is money ordered by the court and paid by the offender.
Restitution is ordered at the time the offender is sentenced. Monies are paid to the Champaign County Clerk of Courts and then disbursed to the victim.
Fast Facts
Champaign County is conveniently nestled in the heart of west central Ohio.
- Established in 1805
- 30 miles from Columbus or Dayton; 10 miles from Springfield
- Serviced by U.S. Routes 68 and 36; within 15 miles of Interstates 70 and 75
- Blend of service, retail, manufacturing and agricultural businesses
- Miles of bike trails, hiking trails, rivers and wooded area wind its way through the county
- Population approximately 39,800; 428 square miles
- Quaint shopping, dining and art/antique shops
- Home to Warren Grimes the "father of aviation lighting"
- Well-known Champaign Countians include: William Saxbe, Clancy Brown, Johnny Appleseed and A.B. Graham
- Airport: Grimes Field (General Aviation)
- Home to Urbana University
- Destinations: Simon Kenton recreation trails, Cedar Bog, Ohio Caverns, Johnny Appleseed Museum, Mad River, Champaign County Fairgrounds, Kiser Lake State Park
