One Call Mary's Law Notification System

About the Program

Category: Criminal Justice and Public Safety (Best in Category)

Year: 2014

The District Attorney’s Office saw the need for every victim of crime to be notified of their rights under Marsy’s Law and the various services available to them. In 2013, we implemented a mass notification phone system, “One Call Marsy’s Law Notification System” to contact every victim in every criminal case filed in San Bernardino County. We contracted with One Call Now, the country’s largest message notification provider which has the ability to quickly and easily send messages. By implementing this program we have not only been able to reach out to even more victims regarding their rights, we have also been able to assist them with compensation through the California Victim Compensation Program, obtaining restitution for out-of-pocket expenses and explaining the criminal justice process and providing updates on their case.