Victim Services
The Orange County Probation Department is committed to assisting victims of crime as part of its core mission. Victim Services is committed to serving victims of crime impacted by the offenders who are under the jurisdiction of the Orange County Probation Department.
The Victim Services Unit communicates directly with victims of crime to provide information about the Victims’ Bill of Rights: Marsy’s Law in California. Victims of crime are provided with the information that they are entitled to under Marsy’s Law and offered referrals to direct supportive services from local Victim Assistance Programs.
Restitution
The Orange County Probation Department has the responsibility of investigating and collecting restitution when ordered by the court for adult defendants sentenced to formal probation and juvenile offenders. The brochures linked below provided more information on restitution.
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)
- Assists and maintains jurisdiction of restitution for AB-109 offenders.
Click here for CDCR restitution information.
Contact
Please contact us during normal business hours. If this is an emergency, call 9-1-1.
Public Victim Services: (714) 347-8000
Email Us: VictimServices@prob.ocgov.com
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 11486, Santa Ana, CA 92711-0260
Call the Probation Violator Hotline to report someone on probation who is currently involved in criminal activity
at 1(888) 296-3389.
Resources
Victims of crime may access supportive services from governmental and community agencies.
Local
Waymakers
Victim Assistance Programs
Manages Orange County’s Victim Witness Assistance Programs. Victim...
HCA Behavioral Health Services
Short-term program for victims and/or witnesses of crime. The services provided include counseling...
Orange County Family Justice Center
Provides support advocates and services for victims of domestic violence, child abuse, sexual...
Orange County Adult Protective Services (OC Social Services Agency)
Report suspected elder or dependent adult abuse at 800-451-5155 (24/7 Hotline). The information of...
State
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
Office of Victims & Survivor Rights & Services
Provides victims of crime with case information...
California Victim Compensation Board (CalVCB)
Victims of certain crimes can apply for financial and emergency compensation for costs incurred as a...
State of California, Office of the Attorney General
Victims’ Services Unit
Offers crime victims of crime support and information at any stage of the...
Federal
The National Center for Victims of Crime
Provides help to victims of crime via a national help line and has resources available to assist...
The National Crime Victim Bar Association
A program affiliate of the National Center for Victims of Crime, assists victims of crime seeking...
National Substance Abuse Helpline
Provides 24/7 confidential information and treatment referrals in English and Spanish. They assist...