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.