Victims’ Rights

Victims DO have rights.  In 2008, voters passed Marsy’s Law that greatly expanded the rights afforded to victims in California.

https://oag.ca.gov/victimservices/content/bill_of_rights

In addition, Marsy’s Law gives victims rights at parole hearings.  You can look up these rights in the bill’s text under Prop. 9

https://vig.cdn.sos.ca.gov/2008/general/text-proposed-laws/text-of-proposed-laws.pdf#prop9

If you will be attending a parole hearing, and need assistance, support, and/or advocacy please call Crime Victims Assistance Network I-CAN at 916-273-3603.  They have a comprehensive parole hearing support program and can provide you more information about the process.