Police and prosecutors must tell crime victims about immigration relief options
Police and prosecutors must tell crime victims, or their next of kin or parents, about immigration relief they may qualify for, such as U and T visas, and give them a rights and resources card. The Attorney General designs the card in several languages.
Who it affects
Crime victims and their families, police agencies and prosecutors
When
January 1, 2028 is a deadline set in the law.
- : Signed into law
- : Law takes effect
- : Deadline: police and prosecutors must start telling victims about immigration relief
Official text
California AB 1994: Defending Immigrant Victims Act.
On California Legislative Information. The official text is what counts; read it before you act.
Not legal advice. Plain-English summaries to help you find what changes and when. Not legal advice: read the official text, and ask a lawyer about your situation.