Victim Privacy & Protection Attorney in California
Crime victims may have important rights concerning safety, confidential information, and unwanted defense contact.
Protection and safety
Marsy's Law includes rights to reasonable protection from the defendant and persons acting on the defendant's behalf, and to consideration of victim and family safety in bail and release conditions.
Confidential information
California's Victims' Bill of Rights includes protection against disclosure of certain confidential information or records that could be used to locate or harass the victim or reveal protected medical or counseling communications.
Defense interviews
A victim has the right to refuse an interview, deposition, or discovery request by the defendant, defense attorney, or a person acting on the defendant's behalf, and may set reasonable conditions if the victim consents to an interview.
Role of private counsel
Counsel can evaluate the request or disclosure issue, advise the victim about available rights, communicate with the relevant parties, and seek appropriate enforcement where necessary.