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Main Menu Victim Services Victim Services Victim Services Victim Services The Madera County District Attorney’s Office is committed to ensuring the RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS are enforced and that victims have a meaningful voice throughout the criminal justice process. Collaboration with other community agencies ensure that additional needs and services are available. RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES RESOURCES National Domestic Violence Hotline RAINN Sexual Assault Hotline Community Action Partnership of Madera County (CAPMC) California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB) Marjaree Mason Center Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) Megan's Law CDCR Victim Services Madera Superior Court Portal Madera Rescue Mission Madera County Department of Social Services Madera County Department of Behavioral Health Services SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES SERVICES Restitution U-Visa & T-Visa Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Escape This Page

Victim's Rights “MARSY’S RIGHTS” California Constitution, Article I, Section 28(b) In order to preserve and protect a victim’s rights to justice and due process, a victim shall be entitled to the following rights: MENU Subpoena Information Victim Services Victim Services FAQs U-Visa & T-Visa Victim's Rights Restitution Information Bulletins Good Cause Child Removal Financial Fraud Bureau of Investigations Assembly Bill 481 Policy & Training Welfare Fraud Child Abuse/Maltreatment Special Prosecution Units Electronic Service CRC 2.251 Useful Links Student Internship Program Citizens Academy DA Office Contact Information Search Results 1. Fairness and Respect To be treated with fairness and respect for his or her privacy and dignity, and to be free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse, throughout the criminal or juvenile justice process. 2. Protection from the Defendant To be reasonably protected from the defendant and persons acting on behalf of the defendant. 3. Victim Safety Consideration in Setting Bail and Release Conditions To have the safety of the victim and the victim’s family considered in fixing the amount of bail and release conditions for the defendant. 4. The Prevention of the Disclosure of Confidential Information To prevent the disclosure of confidential information or records to the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or any other person acting on behalf of the defendant, which could be used to locate or harass the victim or the victim’s family or which disclose confidential communications made in the course of medical or counseling treatment, or which are otherwise privileged or confidential by law. 5. Refusal to be interviewed by the Defense To refuse an interview, deposition, or discovery request by the defendant, the defendant’s attorney, or any other person acting on behalf of the defendant, and to set reasonable conditions on the conduct of any such interview to which the victim consents. 6. Conference with the Prosecution and Notice of Pretrial Disposition To reasonable notice of and to reasonably confer with the prosecuting agency, upon request, regarding, the arrest of the defendant if known by the prosecutor, the charges filed, the determination whether to extradite the defendant, and, upon request, to be notified of and informed before any pretrial disposition of the case. 7. Notice of and Presence at Public Proceedings To reasonable notice of all public proceedings, including delinquency proceedings, upon request, at which the defendant and the prosecutor are entitled to be present and of all parole or other post-conviction release proceedings, and to be present at all such proceedings. 8. Appearance at Court Proceedings and Expression of Views To be heard, upon request, at any proceeding, including any delinquency proceeding, involving a post- arrest release decision, plea, sentencing, post-conviction release decision, or any proceeding in which a right of the victim is at issue. 9. Speedy Trial and Prompt Conclusion of the Case To a speedy trial and a prompt and final conclusion of the case and any related post-judgment proceedings. 10. Provision of Information to the Probation Department To provide information to probation department official conducting a pre-sentence investigation concerning the impact of the offense on the victim and the victim’s family and any sentencing recommendations before the sentencing of the defendant. 11. Receipt of Pre-Sentence Report To receive, upon request, the pre-sentence report when available to the defendant, except for those portions made confidential by law. 12. Information About Conviction, Sentence, Incarceration, Release, and Escape To be informed, upon request, of the conviction, sentence, place and time of incarceration, or other disposition of the defendant, the scheduled release date of the defendant, and the release of or the escape by the defendant from custody. 13. Restitution A) It is the unequivocal intention of the People of the State of California that all persons who suffer losses as a result of criminal activity shall have the right to seek and secure restitution from the persons convicted of the crimes causing the losses they suffer. B) Restitution shall be ordered from the convicted wrongdoer in every case, regardless of the sentence or disposition imposed, in which a crime victim suffers a loss. C) All monetary payments, monies, and property collected from any person who has been ordered to make restitution shall be first applied to pay the amounts ordered as restitution to the victim. 14. The Prompt Return of Property To the prompt return of property when no longer needed as evidence. 15. Notice of Parole Procedures and Release on Parole To be informed of all parole procedures, to participate in the parole process, to provide information to the parole authority to be considered before the parole of the offender, and to be notified, upon request, of the parole or other release of the offender. 16. Safety of Victim and Public are Factors in Parole Release To have the safety of the victim, the victim’s family, and the general public considered before any parole or other post-judgment release decision is made. 17. Information About These 16 Rights To be informed of the rights enumerated in paragraphs (1) through (16). A victim, the retained attorney of a victim, a lawful representative of the victim, or the prosecuting attorney upon request of the victim, may enforce the above rights in any trial or appellate court with jurisdiction over the case as a matter of right. The court shall act promptly on such a request. (Cal. Const., art. 1, § 28(c)(1).) Madera County District Attorney’s Office: (559) 395-0600 Monday through Friday (8:00 am to 5:00 pm) Victim’s Services Center: (559)661-1000 If you have a question about a case in which you are a victim, please contact one of the following: Escape This Page

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Welfare Fraud MENU Subpoena Information Victim Services Victim Services FAQs U-Visa & T-Visa Victim's Rights Restitution Information Bulletins Good Cause Child Removal Financial Fraud Bureau of Investigations Assembly Bill 481 Policy & Training Welfare Fraud Child Abuse/Maltreatment Special Prosecution Units Electronic Service CRC 2.251 Useful Links Student Internship Program Citizens Academy DA Office Contact Information Search Results District Attorney Special Investigations Unit The Madera County District Attorney's Office Special Investigations Unit investigates certain forms of misuse of public assistance also known as welfare fraud. This includes the misuse of food stamps (CalFresh Snap), Aid to Families with Dependent Children (CalWorks, Welfare to Work), or General Assistance. Reporting Welfare Fraud Committed in Madera County Potentially Fraudulent Welfare Fraud That Can Be Reported, Investigated and Prosecuted through Madera County District Attorney's Office Unreported Income (either earned or unearned) Please give the employer's name and address, type of income, when it started, how often paid, etc. Failure to report income or money received from an inheritance, gambling, gift, lottery winnings or from ANY other source Failure to report the absent parent has returned home False Parental Custody Please give the name/approximate age of the child and address where the child is actually living. Unreported changes in Household Composition (either someone moved into or out of the home) Please give the name of the individual who moved in/out, when the move took place, relationship of individual to case, approximate age of individual. This includes aided child/children out of the home Hidden Assets (bank accounts, property, etc.) Please give the bank's name and address, street address and city of property, etc. Using false identification in order to receive aid Forgery or duplicate warrants Creating false dependents in order to receive aid Duplicate Aid Receiving Public Assistance Benefits to which a person is not entitled Unreported Changes in Shelter Costs/Falsified Shelter Costs Please explain what changed or what was falsified, including landlord information and address. EBT Trafficking (Selling EBT cards for money, drugs, etc.) Please give the name and address of the store or individual who buys the EBT card. If you suspect someone might be committing welfare fraud please report your information to the Madera County District Attorney's Office Special Investigations Unit at (559) 395-0605. Your report can also be submitted here by downloading the form from the link below: (Adobe Acro bat is the preferred view er for this document) Online Reporting Welfare Fraud Form To report welfare fraud being committed in a county outside of Madera County but within the State of California, contact the county in which the fraud is occurring or the CA Department of Social Services (CDSS) Welfare Fraud Hotline at 1-800-344-8477 or by e-mail at FraudHotline@dss.ca.gov . To report welfare fraud outside of California, visit the United Council on Welfare Fraud's website to find contact information for welfare fraud reporting in other states.

MENU Subpoena Information Information Bulletins Victim's Rights Good Cause Child Removal Financial Fraud Bureau of Investigations Assembly Bill 481 Policy & Training Welfare Fraud Child Abuse/Maltreatment Special Prosecution Units Electronic Service CRC 2.251 Useful Links Student Internship Program DA Office Contact Information Electronic Service Process Pursuant to CRC 2.251, the District Attorney’s Office accepts e-mail service of case-related documents and motions from other parties only at this e-mail address: MaderaDA@maderacounty.com Sending documents to any other e-mail address does not constitute legal service on the District Attorney’s Office. Electronic Service CRC 2.251

Victim Services Restitution Restitution Restitution Restitution You shall have the right to seek and secure restitution from the defendant if that person is convicted. Restitution may include but is not limited to: • The replacement or repair cost of stolen or damaged property • Funeral expenses; ambulance or hospital bills • Counseling and therapy expenses • Relocation expenses • Lost wages for the time spent assisting the police or prosecution. To obtain restitution, the victim must provide the necessary documentation to support the claim, such as copies of bills and receipts for crime-related expenses. Restitution Form- English Restitution Form - Spanish

Victim Services U-Visa & T-Visa U-Visa & T-Visa U-Visa & T-Visa U-Visa & T-Visa The Madera County District Attorney’s Office encourages undocumented individuals who are victims of crime to report the incident to law enforcement. We are only concerned about the details of the crime, not your immigration status. U-Visa : A U-Visa status (also known as U nonimmigrant status) is designed to provide lawful status to noncitizen crime victims who have assisted, are assisting, or are willing to assist the authorities in investigating or prosecuting crimes that were committed against them. The main purpose of the U -Visa is to encourage undocumented crime victims to help law enforcement investigate and prosecute crimes without fear of being deported. T-Visa : A T-Visa (also known as T nonimmigrant status (T-Visa) may be granted to victims of severe forms of human trafficking. A T-Visa allows victims to remain in the United States to assist law enforcement in the investigation and prosecution of human trafficking cases. To apply for a U Visa or a T Visa, crime victims or their representative must complete the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Form I-918 , Supplement B (for U-Visa) or Form I-914 , Supplement B (for T-Visa) and submit it to the Madera County District Attorney's Office for consideration. Both forms are available on the USCIS (www.uscis.gov ) website. For local nonprofit agencies that assist victims in the U-Visa and T-Visa application process, please click the links below.

Main Menu STUDENT INTERNSHIP PROGRAM Thank you for your interest in the Madera County District Attorney's Office. The District Attorney's Office is seeking motivated individuals who are interested in gaining hands on experience in the criminal justice system and working to help the District Attorney represent the People of Madera County. Year Round Undergraduate Intern Program This program is available to students who are currently working toward an undergraduate degree and are interested in attending law school or a career in law enforcement. Undergraduate Students will assist the Deputy District Attorneys in a variety of ways. Interns will get the opportunity to accompany prosecutors to court and to help prepare cases for various types of hearings and trials. Summer Legal Intern Program The Summer Legal Intern program provides invaluable experience to law students interested in the field of criminal law. Summer Legal Interns work closely with Deputy District Attorneys in all phases of prosecution. Interns draft motions, conduct legal research, appear in court (if certified) on the record with a supervising attorney and aid in trial and hearing preparations. High School Student Intern Program Madera County District Attorney’s Office High School Student Intern Program , gives high school students early exposure to the criminal justice system and the legal professions of the Madera County District Attorney’s Office. It’s designed to educate, inspire, and develop interest in law, public service, and criminal justice careers. Interns will work in the Madera County District Attorney’s Office alongside prosecutors, legal assistants, and crime analysts. They will observe real cases inside the Madera County Courthouse, assist with clerical tasks, and gain insights into how criminal cases are handled from investigation to prosecution. Students interested in the internship must submit a one to two page typed letter of interest listing their reasons for wanting to become an intern and why they would be a good intern if chosen. Students will include current GPA and must be in good academic standing with their school. Students will need one letter of recommendation from a teacher or school staff member. The internship will be a week long internship Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The dress code is business casual. The internship will be scheduled during vacation breaks from school (Spring & Summer Break). If chosen, the student(s) and parent will fill out and sign a release form from the District Attorney’s Office. This is in addition to the following: Cover Letter & Letter of Interest (1-2 pages) Letter of Recommendation High School Internship Schedule: Hours Undergraduate Interns are required to meet a minimum of 10 hours per week. Additional hours are strongly suggested. Law Student Interns are required to meet a minimum of 20 hours per week. Additional hours are strongly suggested. High School Student Interns : see requirement above. Please coordinate with your respective law school about any potential funding available through your institution for these volunteer positions. All levels of interns may complete hours for class credit providing the school requirements for credit do not interfere with the normal conduct of the internship program. Normal business hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Interns may request their schedule and then it must be approved by a supervising DA. The schedule set by the intern must be consistent week to week. If an intern is working less than a full day, then the intern must work at least 4 hours during that day. All Undergraduate and Law Students are required to commit to the program for a minimum of six weeks. Application Process Application Deadlines: Undergraduate Intern 2027 Application Deadline Law Students/Undergraduate Application Period: December 1, 2026 - February 10, 2027 . Application Due: February 10, 2027 by 11:59PM (PST) Upon receipt and evaluation of the application materials, a panel interview may be scheduled. A phone interview may be scheduled for students attending school out of the county. Deadlines will be strictly adhered to as the Internship Program is often impacted. All offers made to the applicant are contingent on a successful background investigation. Law Student Intern: Continuous High School Student Intern: 2027 Application Deadlines Winter 2027 & Spring 2027 Application Period: August 1, 2026 - October 23, 2026 . Applications Due: Friday, October 23, 2026 by 11:59PM (PST) Summer 2027 Application Period: January 12, 2027 - March 12, 2027 . Applications Due: Friday, March 12, 2027 by 11:59PM (PST) All Undergraduate and Law Student Intern Candidates must submit the following documents: Cover Letter Resume Grade Transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable) Law Student Candidates must also submit a Writing Sample (5-10 pages in length) Submit the required documents in a single .PDF file to DAIntern@MaderaCounty.com . Upon receipt and evaluation of the application materials, an interview may be scheduled. Disclaimer: The District Attorney is the principal law enforcement official in Madera County. Accordingly, District Attorney employees and interns alike are subject to a high standard of ethics and professionalism. An intern's failure to adhere to professional standards of ethics and professionalism will result in termination from the Internship Program. High School Internship Start Date End Date Winter 01/04/2027 01/08/2027 Spring 03/22/2027 03/25/2027 HS Intern Program