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If the defendant in your case is found guilty and sentenced to State Prison or the California Youth Authority, you have the right as a crime victim to be informed when release or escape has taken place. However, you must request to be kept informed by the institution where the offender is being held. If you do not know the institution, you can send your written request to: Department of Corrections Victims Services Program or California Youth Authority Office of Prevention and Victims' Services, both listed under our Referrals' page.