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Criminal,
Administrative/Regulatory

Aug. 22, 2025

The attorney general, funding excuses, and the half-finished victims' card

California crime victims remain largely unaware of new rights and resources under AB 2499 after the Attorney General's office declined free assistance to update the Marsy's Card.

Antonio R. Sarabia II

IP Business Law, Inc.

320 via Pasqual
Redondo Beach , California 90277

Email: asarabia2@gmail.com

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The attorney general, funding excuses, and the half-finished victims' card
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California's Office of the Attorney General does a lot for crime victims. It has primary responsibility for drafting and distribution of the Marsy's Card, which provides victims with notice of their rights. The California Department of Justice is part of the attorney general's office. The department collects and analyzes crime data, oversees criminal justice programs and enforces state laws related to various crimes. The department files criminal cases which help crime victim...

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