Welf. & Inst. Code, § 742 · Article 18. Wards—Judgments and Orders
Welf. & Inst. Code, § 742
Text — As published in the Legislative Counsel's database, tables dated October 18, 2026 (pubinfo_2025.zip)
(a) Upon the request of an alleged victim of a crime, the probation officer shall, within 60 days of the final disposition of a case within which a petition has been filed pursuant to Section 602, inform that person by letter of the final disposition of the case. “Final disposition” means dismissal, acquittal, or findings made pursuant to this article. If the court orders that restitution shall be made to the victim of a crime, the amount, terms, and conditions thereof shall be included in the information provided pursuant to this section.
(b) When a petition has been filed pursuant to Section 602, the probation officer shall inform the victim of the offense, if any, of any victim impact class available in the county, and of their right pursuant to subdivision (a) to be informed of the final disposition of the case, including their right, if any, to victim restitution, as permitted by law.
(c) A victim shall be notified of the availability of community-based restorative justice programs and processes available to them, including, but not limited to, programs serving their community, county, county jails, juvenile detention facilities, and the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. The victim shall be notified as early and often as possible, including, but not limited to, during the initial contact, during followup investigation, at the point of diversion, throughout the process of the case, and in all postconviction proceedings.
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History
Amended by Stats. 2023, Ch. 513, Sec. 4. (AB 60) Effective January 1, 2024.
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