Links to the Law
California laws which assist crime victims and witnesses when the offender was sentenced to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are provided below:
The Law
Calif Penal Code
Description
Victims' Rights
statutory rights of victims and witnesses of crimes
Notification
Violent offense; notice to witnesses, victims, and next of kin of right to notice of offender's release or scheduled execution
Notification
violent felony witnesses, victims, and next of kin; notice of scheduled release of offender and community of residence
Notification
notification to victim or witness of release of person convicted of stalking or domestic violence
Notification
Notice; placement in reentry or work furlough program; escape; address to which sent
Parole Placement
need to protect the life or safety of a victim, the parolee, a witness, or any other person
Out of County
Parole Placement
priority to the safety of the community and any witnesses and victims
Out of County
Parole Placement 35 mile radius
an inmate shall not be returned to a location within 35 miles of the actual residence of specified victims or witnesses. Specified victims& witnesses identified in Section 3003(f) are identified in the following Penal Code Sections:
Special Conditions of Parole
Conviction of domestic violence offense; parole conditions; notice to victim
Restitution Sentencing
Restitution fines; exception; amounts; hearing; disclosure; extension
Restitution Sentencing
Parole included in sentence; additional restitution fine
Restitution Collection
Crime victim restitution fine or order; deduction from wages and trust account deposits; disposition; administrative fee; order; exception; collection from parolees
Restitution Collection
Restitution payments; failure of parolees to make payments; authorization to contract for collection and disbursement
Restitution - out of state parole
Release to another state prohibited; unsatisfied order of restitution; exception; waiver
Board of Prison Terms Hearings
Parole eligibility or date; notice to victim or next of kin; request; appearance and statement; duty of board; amendment of section
Harassment
Telephone calls or contact by electronic communication device with intent to annoy
Executions
Witnesses to execution; selection; exclusion of minors
HIV/AIDS Testing
Conviction for sex offense; AIDS testing