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VICTIM/WITNESS TRAINING MATERIALS

NCJ Number
46699
Author(s)
ANON
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)