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Introduction If you have chosen to participate in VNS, but have The Call Center will include options to hear: Yout not received these numbers, please contact either the . Coit | ; ; FBI, the USPIS, or U.S. Attorney’s Office handling Upcoming Events - information on future . iinigd The Department of Justice and the United States your case. court heatings inka Postal Inspection Service are committed to ensuring ihat victims of federal crime are treated fairly as their ease moves through the criminal justice system. In order to provide victims with information on case events, the Department of Justice has developed the Victim Notification System (VNS). This brochure provides information about VNS. Victim Notification System (VNS) YNS is a cooperative effort between the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBD, the United States Postal Inspection Service (USPIS), the United States Altorneys’ Offices, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP). es =Your VIN and PIN numbers are both required any time you contact the Call Center or when accessing YNS on the Internet. VNS Internet Access: bd You may access information about the case via the Internet at: hitp://www.Notify USDOJ.Gov You will be required to enter your VIN and Historical Court vents - information on past court hearings Detailed Information on Each Defendant - information regarding criminal charges filed, the outcome of the charges, and the sentence imposed by the Court; if the defendant is in the custody of BOP, the custody location, projected date of release from custody and other release information. ¥NS Notification: You may also receive information about case events our PIN. ; . . y by telephone, email, numeric pager, or fax. Please This free, computer-b ased system provides amporiant e Lo. ; . note that in some rare instances, VNS may contact information to victims. In many cases you will The Web site, in some instances, may provide you by phone which will require use of your PIN. receive letters generated through VNS containing additional information that is not available information about the events pertaining to your case through the Call Center. and/or any defendants in the case. Common Questions (Refer to Common Questions, numbers 4, 5 & 6 This information is also available in English and Spanish on the Internet and through a toll-free telephone number (Cail Center). In cases with many victims, you may receive only one letter and then be directed to the Internet or Call Center for further information. YNS Information Registration: You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS on the Internet and using your telephone. You may write those numbers below, for more information regarding the Internet.) The VNS Call Center: You may call 1-866-DOF-4 YOU (1-866-365- 4968) for current information. You will be required to enter your VIN and your PIN. By following the prompts, VNS will provide custody information and notice of upcoming court events. Below are some common questions about VNS, If at any time you have a question about VNS that is not answered here, please feel free to contact your local FBI, USPIS, or U.S. Attorney’s Office. 1. When can I call the VNS Call Center or access VNS on the Internet? (Eastern Time) Monday - Friday 6:00 a.m. - 3:00 a.m. Saturday 6:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. Sunday 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m. 1-866-DOJ-4YOU - (1-866-365-4968) International Callers: 03956-1400». (1)502-213-2767 ros on the attached tear-off card to keep with you. hitp://www.Notify USDOJ.Gov po r ak. DOJ-OGR-00029020