9-2 INDEMNIFICATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
HOMICIDE BUREAU
DETECTIVE DIVISION
BUREAU ORDERS
Bureau Order Number: 9-2
Subject: INDEMNIFICATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME
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Effective Date: |
09/01/1995 |
Last Date Revised: |
04/30/2021 |
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Last Date Reviewed: |
04/30/2021 |
Next Review Date: |
04/30/2022 |
Local law enforcement agencies are responsible for informing each person, who may quality to file a claim, of the existence and address of local victim centers. (Refer to 13968(c) Government Code).
The State compensates victims of violent crimes, in the case of a homicide, the family of the victim. The claim must be filed within one year of the date of the violent crime.
As investigators, we must be sure that the victim’s family has been advised of their right to compensate from the State. Victim’s family will be provided a pamphlet outlining victim rights and locations throughout the County where applications and assistance are available, or the contact information for the District Attorney’s Office Victim Advocate.
State law and Sheriff’s Department policy requires that you document the notification in your supplemental report.
Further details about the Indemnification program are found in the Manual of Policy and Procedures 5-09/320.00.