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Safe Access Program | Summit County Prosecutor

175 South Main Street, 5th Floor, Ohio Building, Akron, OH 44308

Barrier Free Restrooms|Braille and Tone Elevators|Designated Parking|Wheelchair Accessible Building (ramps & main entrance doors).

Eligibility

Serves parents and caregivers living in Summit County who are experiencing domestic violence or facing threats to their safety.

Required documents

Will be requested as needed.

Hours

By appointment only.
(330) 643-8463

Voice - voice | Family Support Matters Coordinator

(330) 643-6506

Voice - voice | Community Outreach Coordinator

(330) 643-2765

Voice - voice | Child Support

(330) 643-2943

Voice - voice | Juvenile Division

(800) 726-2765

Voice - voice | Child Support

Languages

Utilizes language interpretation services.

Application process

Call and ask for the Safe Access Program advocate or visit the Summit County Prosecutor’s Office website for more information.

Fees

Not applicable.

Service area

Summit County, Ohio

Description

Provides a way to seek child support safely in situations of domestic violence. Services may include providing virtual/phone hearings, providing an advocate to accompany a parent to court, resource assistance, and victims' rights education. Community agency partners include Hope and Healing, Victim Assistance, and Community Legal Aid.

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211 Summit

Providing organization

Summit County Prosecutor

Serves as the chief legal officer of the county. Prosecutes all felony criminal cases in Summit County which are indicted by a Summit County grand jury. The prosecutor is the legal representative for County Boards and Offices, and is a member of the County Budget Commission.