Victim Resources
What If My Marsy's Law Rights Were Violated?
A suspected violation should be evaluated against the exact right, facts, and pending proceeding.
Updated September 23, 2026
Reviewed for publication by Mark A. Amador | Former California prosecutor | Partner, Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Walshok LLP
Document the event
Keep notices, emails, hearing dates, orders, agency contacts, and a chronology.
Outcome versus right
Marsy's Law does not give a victim control over charging, plea, sentence, or release decisions.
Timing matters
Some issues can be addressed before a hearing; others may require a formal request to the court.
Legal reference: California Constitution article I, section 28; California DOJ victim-rights materials. Parole-specific pages also rely on current CDCR victim-services guidance. This page is general information, not legal advice.
General information only. Rights, procedures, deadlines, and available remedies can depend on the facts and the stage of the case.