MCLB Albany
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Mission
MCLB Albany’s Victim and Witness Assistance Program (VWAP) is designed to ensure victims and witnesses of crime are treated with fairness and dignity and are afforded their rights throughout the criminal justice process – from the first report of a crime through any period of confinement adjudged by a court-martial.
The Marine Corps VWAP instruction is contained at Chapter 6 of the LEGADMINMAN, click: MCO P5800.16A. |
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Victim Witness Liaison Officer
Captain Peter B. Rottkamp, USMC is the Victim and Witness Liaison Officer (VWLO) for MCLB Albany and acts as the Commanding Officer, MCLB Albany’s manager for the VWAP Program aboard the base. In that capacity, Captain Rottkamp chairs the VWAP Council, manages and maintains a list of all unit Victim Witness Assistance Coordinators and other base Victim Witness Representatives, provides liaison with local civilian services for victims of crime, tracks all services provided and is the central point of contact for the base program.
Pursuant to Marine Corps Directives, each office or agency which provides services to victims and witnesses (see list below) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Representative and each unit (Battalion and Squadron level and above) appoints a Victim Witness Assistance Coordinator (VWAC). The VWAC and other representatives are responsible for that unit or office’s part of the base VWAP.
Captain Rottkamp can be contacted at (229) 639-5212 or click here to email him. |
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Base Services For Victims and Witnesses |
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Chaplain |
(229) 639-5284 |
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The MCLB Albany Chaplain offers counseling, religious ministries and related services to victims & witnesses upon request. |
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Office of the Staff Judge Advocate |
(229) 639-5212 |
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The MCLB Albany Office of the Staff Judge Advocate provides legal assistance for family matters such as divorce and child support and can provide referral to civilian attorneys when needed. The Office of the SJA also provides legal advice and support to all MCLB Albany tenant commands in the prosecution of Marines and Sailors in general, special, and summary courts-martial. Rights and services afforded by the military justice office to victims and witnesses during the criminal trial process include:
The right to be present at all public court proceedings, the right to be contacted about the proposed dismissal of any and all charges, the right to be consulted on decisions not to prosecute, the right to be contacted regarding the proposed terms of any negotiated plea, and the right to be notified of the acceptance of a guilty plea, or any conviction, sentencing and imprisonment of the accused. |
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MCLB Albany Criminal Investigation and Law Enforcement |
NCIS – (229) 639-5512
CID - (229) 639-5186
MCPD – (229) 639-5181 |
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NCIS, CID and MCPD provide investigative services for criminal offenses. Criminal investigators and law enforcement personnel are responsible for providing victims and witnesses of crimes with the initial information under the VWAP and ensuring they have points of contact for all available services and assistance under the VWAP. |
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Victim Advocacy Support Program |
(229) 639-5277 |
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MCLB Albany’s Victim advocates respond to sexual assault and domestic violence incidences 24/7 by providing supportive and advocacy services for the victim. |
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Sexual Assault Response Coordinator |
Mr. Carey Snipes
(229) 639-5276 |
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Mr. Snipes, as the SARC, coordinates all the Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) activities about MCLB Albany and is a point of contact for victims of sexual assault.
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Correctional Facilities (Brigs) |
(904) 542-3315 |
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Military brigs house inmates before, during, and after the trial. An accused service member assigned to an MCLB Albany command will placed into pretrial or post-trial confinement at the Naval Air Station Jacksonville Brig. As a victim or a witness, upon request you will be afforded the right to receive notifications regarding changes in the status of an inmate including: release, parole, transfer, and death. |
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Medical |
(229) 639-7886 |
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MCLB Albany’s Naval Branch Health Clinic provides medical services for military personnel and their dependents. |
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Victim’s Bill of Rights
- The right to be treated with fairness and with respect for the victim’s dignity and privacy.
- The right to be reasonably protected from the accused.
- The right to be notified of court-martial proceedings and any scheduling changes which will affect their appearance at court-martial.
- The right to be present at all public court proceedings related to the offense, unless the court determines that testimony by the victim would be materially affected if the victim heard other testimony at trial.
- The right to confer with trial counsel.
- The right to available restitution.
- The right to be notified of the apprehension of an accused, the initial appearance of an accused before a military judge, the release of the accused pending court-marital, and trial proceedings (including entry of guilty pleas).
The right to receive information about the conviction, sentence, confinement, and release of the accused. |
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Unit Victim and Witness Assistance Coordinators (VWAC’s)
A Unit VWAC is the command’s primary point of contact for victim and witness assistance matters. In conjunction with the VWLO, VWAC’s coordinate victim and witness assistance matters within their individual units. Victims and witnesses should not hesitate to contact their unit’s VWAC for more information, assistance, or to help get in contact with victim and witness assistance services.
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MCLB Albany, HQBN |
(229) 639-5105 |
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LOGCOM |
(229) 639-9900 |
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Victims of Sexual Assault
Victims of sexual assault are entitled to specialized assistance and services under the Marine Corps Sexual Assault Prevention and Response (SAPR) Program. More information on the Marine Corps SAPR Program is contained on here.
Please contact MCLB Albany’s Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC), Mr. Carey Snipes, at (229) 639-5276 during working hours or (229) 881-3883 after working hours for assistance. | |