§ 13835.4. — 13835.4. (Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 199.)

California § 13835.4.

• Jurisdiction: California
• Code PEN: Penal Code - PEN
• Title: 6.
• Part 4.: TITLE 6. CALIFORNIA COUNCIL ON CRIMINAL JUSTICE
• Ch. 4.: CHAPTER 4. Criminal Justice Planning Committee for State Judicial System
• Art. 2.: ARTICLE 2. Local Assistance Centers for Victims and Witnesses

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In order to ensure 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 deaf or hard of hearing.
(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.

Legislative History

Amended by Stats. 2017, Ch. 561, Sec. 199. (AB 1516) Effective January 1, 2018.