When You Are The Victim

• To be notified as soon as feasible that a proceeding they were subpoenaed to will not proceed as scheduled.
• On request, to be told the final disposition of the case by the prosecuting attorney.
• For the victim, or a minor victim's parents or guardian, or the next of kin of a victim who has died, to be notified of all sentencing proceedings and of the right to appear, to reasonably express their views, and to have the court consider their statements.
• On request, to be notified of any parole eligibility hearing and of the right to appear and express views.
• Information about the victim's right to civil recovery and to compensation from the Restitution Fund.
• The expeditious return of property allegedly stolen or embezzled when it is no longer needed as evidence.
• An expeditious disposition of the criminal action.
• On request, to be notified of any pretrial disposition of the case.

• §Penal Code 679.02

The California Constitution carries rights of its own in Section 28 of Article I, which this page does not read. Several of these rights apply only on request, or only to the offenses the section names. How they apply in a particular case is a question for a licensed California attorney.

• §Penal Code 679.02