VICTIM IMPACT PANEL

The Victim Impact Panel is a program hosted by Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) in cooperation with the 12th District Court.   Individuals sentenced to a term of probation for drinking and driving related offenses and/or other alcohol related offenses are required to attend the program as a condition of  their probation.  The panel consists of  victims of drinking and driving related accidents and law enforcement officers.  The victims describe how drinking and driving  has impacted their lives.  Law enforcement officers describe graphic details of accident scenes as well as the difficult experience of notifying next of kin that a family member has been involved in an accident.   In addition, participants watch videotapes and are presented with statistical information related to drinking and driving.

Victim Impact Panels are held the the fourth Thursday of every month except November and December.  The November panel is held the third Thursday of the month.   There is no panel held in December.  The panel commences at 7:00 p.m.    No one will be admitted after 7:00 p.m.  A $10.00 (cash) fee is assessed for individuals ordered to appear by the court.  Guests are welcomed and are not assessed a fee.  No young children please!

If you have any questions about the program, please contact your probation officer.  If you are not on probation, you may contact Chad Surque, Chief Probation Officer, at 517-788-4280.  

2008 VICTIM IMPACT PANEL DATES

The panel is held at:

Commonwealth Commerce Center
1st Floor, Auditorium D
209 East Washington Ave.
Jackson, MI

Parking is available on Wesley Street and on the south side of the building.

Use Wesley Street entrance and follow the signs