Know Your Rights
California Penal Code Section 13730
Law Enforcement must write a report on all domestic violence related calls
California Family Code Section 6228
Law Enforcement must give domestic violence victims a free copy of the incident report within five days of the victim’s request
California Penal Code Section 679.04
Sexual Assault Victims have the right to a victim advocate and support person during all law enforcement, district attorney and defense attorney interviews
California Penal Code Section 868.5
Domestic violence, rape and child abuse victims have a right to two support persons of their choosing present in the courtroom while testifying
California Penal Code Section 264.2 (b) (1) and (b)(2)
Rape victims have the right to an advocate and support person during medical evidentiary exams (rape exam)
California Labor Code Section 230.1
Domestic violence victims have the right for time off from employers to obtain services
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