California Law (Last Updated: March 4, 2014) |
Penal Code - PEN |
Part 4. PREVENTION OF CRIMES AND APPREHENSION OF CRIMINALS |
Title 6. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE |
Chapter 4. Criminal Justice Planning Committee for State Judicial System |
ARTICLE 2. Local Assistance Centers for Victims and Witnesses |
Section 13835.4.
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In order to insure the effective delivery of comprehensive services to victims and witnesses, a center established by an agency receiving funds pursuant to this article shall carry out all of the following activities in connection with both primary and optional services:
(a) Translation services for non-English speaking victims and witnesses or the hearing-impaired.
(b) Follow-up contact to determine whether the client received the necessary assistance.
(c) Field visits to a client's home, place of business, or other location, whenever necessary to provide services.
(d) Service to victims and witnesses of all types of crime.
(e) Volunteer participation to encourage community involvement.
(f) Services for elderly victims of crime, appropriate to their special needs.