NCJ Number
46699
Date Published
Unknown
Length
29 pages
Annotation
INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS AND WITNESSES IN CALIFORNIA IS PROVIDED ON THE FORM OF GUIDELINES, DIAGRAMS, FLOW CHARTS, AND A GLOSSARY OF TERMS.
Abstract
THESE TRAINING MATERIALS INCLUDE AN ORGANIZATIONAL CHART OF THE LEGAL ESTABLISHMENT IN CALIFORNIA, A FLOW CHART ON THE PROCESS OF MISDEMEANOR AND FELONY CASES THROUGH THE LEGAL SYSTEM, AN OUTLINE OF THE PHASES OF A CRIMINAL JURY TRIAL, IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR WITNESSES, VICTIM/WITNESS PROGRAMS AND PROCEDURES, ORGANIZATIONAL AND JURISDICTIONAL CHARTS OF THE MUNICIPAL, SUPERIOR, AND APPELLATE COURTS IN CALIFORNIA, AND A GLOSSARY OF CRIMINOLOGICAL TERMS. INFORMATION PROVIDED INCLUDES DETAILS WHICH ARE IMPORTANT FOR A WITNESS WHO CAN EXPECT TO SPEND HOURS IN COURT OR WAITING TO APPEAR SUCH AS ADVICE TO PARK ONE'S CAR IN A PARKING LOT AND TO OBTAIN A RECEIPT THERE FOR PURPOSES OF REIMBURSEMENT. EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS ARE ALSO GIVEN. (DJM)