Department of Corrective Services

The Victim Notification Register is an information service established for victims of crime.

Officially launched on 19 October 2001, the register allows victims to receive information about the perpetrator of the crime against them - for as long as that person is under the supervision of the Department of Corrective Services.

Information available from the register may include details about the offender's sentence, any escapes from custody and recapture, impending release dates and the results of any appeals against the sentence etc.

Victims are notified in writing of any changes to the circumstances of the offender - usually within about five days of that change occurring.

You can only join the Victim Notification Register if:

• You are the victim and
• The offender has been convicted of the offence and
• They are still under the supervision of the Western Australian Department of Corrective Services.

You (the victim) are the only person able to receive information from the register, however you are able to nominate another person (as an agent) to receive the information on your behalf - this is explained in greater detail on the register application form.

There is no time limit on offences - you can join the register even if the crime against you was committed some time ago - just as long as the offender is still serving their sentence.

However, if the offender completes their sentence for the offence against you and re-offends, you are not entitled to receive information relating to their new sentence.

You are not eligible to go on the register if you are:

• A witness or bystander
• A member of the family but not the victim of the offence (except in cases where the offence resulted in death)
• An unrelated individual interested in following the progress of an offender
• A community representative or group or
• Not directly involved in the offence.

You can register for the Victim Notification Register in a number of ways:

1. Click on the application form option above to register online
2. Download the brochure and registration form from this website and post it to the address shown
3. Call the Registrar on 9425 2870 or freecall 1800 818 988 (country WA only) for an application form
4. Visit your local Victim Support Service office, courthouse or library to collect an application form.

Victim Notification Registry
Level 2 Low Rise
District Court Building
500 Hay Street
PERTH WA 6000
Telephone: (08) 9425 2870
Facsimile: (08) 9425 2869
Freecall:1800 818 988 (outside metro only)
Email: vnr@correctiveservices.wa.gov.au

Postal Address

Victim Notification Registry
GPO Box 6702
EAST PERTH WA 6892