Status of Marsy's Law in California
Marsy’s Law, also known as the Victims’ Rights and Protection Act of 2008, was a combined initiated Constitutional Amendment and state statute ballot initiative, known as Proposition 9, and was on the November 4, 2008, ballot. Marsy’s Law was approved by 54% of the voters.
- To learn more about your rights in California, please visit the National Crime Victim Law Institute (NCVLI) by clicking here.
Violent Crime In Your State: Did You Know?
According To Recently Released Statistics By The Federal Bureau Of Investigation (FBI), California Experienced 166,883 Violent Crimes In 2015.
- In 2015, There Were 1,861 Murders And Nonnegligent Manslaughters.
- In 2015 There Were 12,811 Rapes.
- In 2015 There Were 52,862 Robberies.
- In 2015 There Were 99,349 Aggravated Assaults.
Source: 2015 Crime In The United States, State Totals, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Website, 9/26/16
Resources in California
California Attorney General Victims’ Services Unit
California Department Of Corrections’ Victims Services
California Victim Compensation Program
California Partnership To End Domestic Violence
California Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CALCASA)
Crime Victims Assistance Network (iCAN) Foundation
Crime Victims United Of California
California Victims Of Crime Resource Center
Families and Friends of Murder Victims
Parents Of Murdered Children – Contra Costa County/East Bay Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – Greater Orange County Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – Inland Empire Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – Monterey County Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – Peninsula/South Bay Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – Los Angeles Chapter
Parents Of Murdered Children – Greater Ventura County Chapter
Marsy’s Law is named after Marsalee “Marsy” Nicholas. Marsy was stalked and killed by her ex-boyfriend in 1983.
Dr. Nicholas has made it his mission to give victims and their families across the country constitutional protections.