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Filling a V.O.I.D.

Support, information, and referrals for victims of impaired drivers and their families.

Filling a V.O.I.D. hotline:1-888-773-1800 or (573) 526-6372.

About the program

With the development of the Filling a V.O.I.D. (Victims of Impaired Drivers) program in 1997, the Missouri State Highway Patrol enhanced its service to citizens of Missouri by proactively serving the needs of victims.

After a traumatic incident, victims may not have much energy left to deal with a system that can appear overwhelming. The scope of the program is to provide comprehensive, direct, personal services to victims and their families. Patrol troopers and a civilian victim advocate work together to support the victim of the impaired driver.

What the program provides

Point of contact

Troopers serve as a point of contact for those affected by DWI and BWI related crashes, available to discuss the incident and answer questions about the program.

Find your troop facilitator

Documents and reports

Help obtaining the documentation and reports generated by the incident.

Case status

Case status information as the investigation and prosecution proceed.

Referrals

Information and referrals to service providers.

Compensation

Notification and assistance with Crime Victims' Compensation.

Emotional support

Emotional support for victims and their families.

Guidance through the system

Support and guidance as the case moves through the system.

Tailored information

Information, services, and referrals tailored to the needs of the victim.

Your rights

Help understanding your rights as a victim of crime, and securing those rights.

Victims' rights

The significance of the trooper's role in responding to victims cannot be overemphasized. Our troopers interact more often with victims than other professionals in the criminal justice system.

Filling a V.O.I.D. program

Court Terms — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Courtroom Behavior — PDF, opens in a new tab.
How to Engage in the Criminal Justice Process Effectively — PDF, opens in a new tab.
If Your Rights Are Violated — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Your Victim Impact Statement — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Prosecutor Talking Points — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Missouri Victims' Rights Statute, Chapter 595 — Opens the Missouri Revisor of Statutes in a new tab.

Forms and brochures

Forms

Letter to Secure Rights — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Public Records Request — How to request records from the Patrol.
Troop and Zone Facilitators and Coordinators — The V.O.I.D. facilitator and zone coordinators for each of the nine troops.

Brochures

A Guide to Grieving Families — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Filling a V.O.I.D. (SHP-166) — PDF, opens in a new tab.
MADD Booklet (SHP-221) — PDF, opens in a new tab.
Victim/Witness Assistance (SHP-561) — Read on this site.

Support and reference links

Legal and case information

Case.net — Missouri court case records. Opens courts.mo.gov in a new tab.
Crime Victims' Compensation Fund — Opens the Department of Public Safety site in a new tab.
Missouri Department of Corrections Offender Search — Opens web.mo.gov in a new tab.
VINELink Custody Information — Custody status notifications. Opens vinelink.com in a new tab.
Missouri Prosecutors Directory — Opens prosecutors.mo.gov in a new tab.
Missouri Revised Statutes — Opens the Missouri Revisor of Statutes in a new tab.
PACER — Federal court case records. Opens pacer.uscourts.gov in a new tab.
VictimLaw — Victims' rights law database. Opens victimlaw.ovcttac.gov in a new tab.
Missouri Department of Insurance — Opens insurance.mo.gov in a new tab.

Grief and victim support

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) — Opens madd.org in a new tab.
National Center for Victims of Crime — Opens victimsofcrime.org in a new tab.
GriefShare — Opens griefshare.org in a new tab.
Grief Recovery Method — Opens griefrecoverymethod.com in a new tab.
Journey of Hearts — Opens journeyofhearts.org in a new tab.

Other resources

Kelley Blue Book — Vehicle valuation. Opens kbb.com in a new tab.
All About Car Accidents — Opens all-about-car-accidents.com in a new tab.

Get in touch

Contact Filling a V.O.I.D.

Gretchen Vislay, Civilian Victim Advocate, Field Operations Bureau.

Call 1-888-773-1800Call (573) 526-6372

Email: gretchen.vislay@mshp.dps.mo.gov

Fax: (573) 526-9929

Missouri State Highway Patrol, 1510 E. Elm Street, Jefferson City, MO 65101

Mailing address: P.O. Box 568, Jefferson City, MO 65102-0568