California State Department of Corrections
Web page with information on the Department of Corrections' policies and regulations that affect prison management.

Crime Victim/Witness Assistance Centers

These centers can help crime victims apply for compensation for losses including medical, funeral, and burial expenses; loss of income or support; and job retraining.

If you cannot find a center in your county, check the white pages of your telephone book under "County Government" and look for "Victim Services" and "Victim/Witness Assistance," or call toll-free: 1-800-842-8467.

Criminal Justice Links
This site lists links to other sites that have information about various criminal justice topics. Posted by the Florida State University School of Criminology and Criminal Justice.

District Attorney
Statewide roster of district attorneys posed by the California District Attorneys Association.

Judicial Council Program-Drug Courts
This section of the California Courts Web site describes drug courts. Created by the Judicial Council of California.

Identity Theft and Fraud
Questions and Answers posted by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Identity Theft: A Quiz for Consumers
Take this simple quiz and find out how to reduce the risk of becoming a victim of identity theft. Posted by the U.S. Department of Justice.

Individual Rights and Civil Liberties
Section of LawHelpCalifornia.org Web site. Includes information on housing discrimination, job discrimination, prisoners' rights, rights of accused, victims' rights, other civil rights, and other discrimination problems.

Information on Crime Victims' Compensation
This section of the California Courts Web site explains how victims of crime can be compensated for financial, emotional, and physical losses. Created by the Judicial Council of California. You can download it in PDF format.

Introduction to Juvenile Court
Section of this Self-Help Center with basic information about juvenile court.

Juvenile Delinquency
Section of this Self-Help Center with information about cases where children are accused of breaking the law.

Public Defender's Office
If you are accused of a crime but cannot afford a lawyer, the court can appoint a public defender to represent you in court. This Web page lists links to Web sites for the Public Defender's Office throughout the state. Posted by the Orange County Public Defender.

What Should I Do If I'm a Crime Victim?
A State Bar of California pamphlet.

What Should I Know About Hate Crimes?
A State Bar of California pamphlet.

What Should I Know If I Am Arrested?
A State Bar of California pamphlet.

Your Rights and Role in the Juvenile Court Process: Information for Victims
Pamphlet produced by the Judicial Council of California.