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The information contained in this website is educational and intended for informational purposes only.  It does not constitute legal advice, nor does it substitute for legal advice.  The opinions expressed in the web site are solely the opinions of the Victims of Crime Resource Center (VCRC) and are not intended as a legal treatise.

While much of the information provided in these web pages is about legal issues, it does not constitute the practice of law and should not be relied upon as such.  The law changes rapidly and can differ greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction.  Even similar laws can be interpreted differently by different courts or different jurisdictions.  VCRC disclaims all liability of any kind arising from the use of, or misuse, of the information contained and referenced herein and does not accept responsibility for accuracy or any errors or omissions.

The information provided is of a general nature and may not apply to or be accurate in a particular case.  Any one fact in a particular situation may be of great importance to and dramatically affect the legal outcome of any case.  Anyone in need of legal advice should seek the help of an independent, trained and licensed attorney in his or her jurisdiction.

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For more information, please contact Victims of Crime Resource Center                                                 Victims of Crime Resource Center
                                                                     1-800-VICTIMS (842-8467)                                                  3200 Fifth Avenue
                                                                                                                                                                   Sacramento, CA 95817