Restitution
Victim Advocates serve as your connection to prosecutors, law enforcement and other criminal justice agencies, and help to ensure that you have a voice in the criminal justice process. Your Victim Advocate will link you with local resources, provide you with case updates, and support you during court hearings and testimony. The Victim Services Unit helps victims from all walks of life and experiences, regardless of age, background and/or immigration status. Walk-ins are welcome and all services are free. Your Victim Advocate can assist you even if a suspect is not identified or if criminal charges have not been filed.
70 W. Hedding St.
West Wing
San Jose, CA 95110
Call: (408) 295-2656
Email: victimservices@dao.sccgov.org
Help for victims of: Assault, Drunk Driving, Sexual Assault, Child Abuse, Homicide, Stalking, Domestic Violence, Robbery, and Human Trafficking. Victim Compensation can help pay for: mental health counseling, funeral costs, loss of income, crime scene cleanup, relocation, medical and dental bills. For more information contact your local Victim Witness or Victim Compensation and Government Claims Board.
Call: 1-800-777-9229
If you were the victim of a crime, and your offender has been convicted, you might be eligible for restitution. Restitution Specialists can assist you in obtaining court ordered restitution from offenders. If you have been contacted by a Specialist, they will help you complete the necessary forms to insure that you have every opportunity to collect your restitution.
Call: (408) 792- 2599
The mission of CDCR’s Office of Victim and Survivor Rights and Services (OVSRS) is to give crime victims and their families a voice. The formation of the office has laid the groundwork for enforcing victims’ rights and providing services. OVSRS maintains a comprehensive victim services program and establishes justice practices to ensure crime victims and survivors are afforded the utmost respect in exercising their legal rights. To this end, OVSRS is responsible for providing information, notification, restitution, outreach, training, referral and support services to crime victims and their next of kin.
P.O. Box 942883
Sacramento, CA 94283-0001
Call: 1-877-256-6877