(a) Upon the request of an alleged victim of a crime, the probation officer shall, within 60 days of the final disposition of a case within which a petition has been filed pursuant to Section 602, inform that person by letter of the final disposition of the case. “Final disposition” means dismissal, acquittal, or findings made pursuant to this article. If the court orders that restitution shall be made to the victim of a crime, the amount, terms, and conditions thereof shall be included in the information provided pursuant to this section.
(b) In any case in which a petition has been filed pursuant to Section 602, the probation officer shall inform the victim of the offense, if any, of any victim-offender conferencing program or victim impact class available in the county, and of his or her right pursuant to subdivision (a) to be informed of the final disposition of the case, including his or her right, if any, to victim restitution, as permitted by law.
(Amended by Stats. 1998, Ch. 761, Sec. 2. Effective January 1, 1999.)
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