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Bid Title

Update of Restitution Basics for Victims of Offenses by Juveniles

Issuing Agency

Judical Council of California

Location

California

Published Date

Mar 5, 2026

Closing Date

Mar 23, 2026

Government Level

State & Local

Status

Closed

Ref. #

No. CFCC-2025-06-TK

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Request for Proposal

Update of Restitution Basics for Victims of Offenses by Juveniles

The Judicial Council seeks the services of a person or entity, such as a law school, clinic, or organization, with expertise in victim rights laws to update the Restitution Basics for Victims of Offenses by Juveniles publication.

Important dates

Issued date

March 05, 2026

Questions Due

March 12, 2026
01:00 PM

Questions should be directed to solicitations@jud.ca.gov(link sends email) and must be received no later than 1:00 pm Pacific Time, on March 12, 2026.

Deadline

March 23, 2026
01:00 PM

• Status
  Open
• Topic
  Non-Facilities Contracts - Consulting Services
• Deadline
  March 23, 2026
  01:00 PM
• ID#
  CFCC-2025-06-TK

Description

The Judicial Council of California, chaired by the Chief Justice of California, is the policy-making body for the California court system. The Judicial Council’s Center for Families, Children & the Courts (CFCC) is responsible for administering trainings and developing policies to juvenile court stakeholders.

This request seeks a proposal to update the Restitution Basics for Victims of Offenses by Juveniles publication and provide training on the topics contained in the updated publication. This publication was created in 2012 and has not been updated since. The updates to this publication will include changes in statute, additional legal requirements, and updated legal citations.

The Contractor will be expected to meet with Judicial Council staff, consult with lived experts, and review the content of the Publication. The Publication is currently a 16-page pdf document that is written in plain language for victims of crimes to understand their rights to restitution. The Contractor must create an outline of changes, provide a draft of the changes, provide a final approved Publication, and present a training on the topic by December 30, 2026.

Questions should be directed to solicitations@jud.ca.gov (link sends email) and must be received no later than 1:00 PM Pacific Time, March 12, 2026.

Proposals must be received by the Judicial Council no later than 1:00 PM, Pacific Time, March 23, 2026.

Attachments

• RFP CFCC-2025-06-TK Update Restitution Basics New
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• Attachment 2 JCC Standard Terms and Conditions New
• Attachment 3 Proposers Acceptance of Terms and Conditions New
• Attachment 4 General Certifications Form New
• Attachment 5 Darfur Contracting Act Certification New
• Attachment 6 DVBE Declaration New
• Attachment 7 Bidder Declaration New
• Attachment 8 Reference Form New

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Proposers are specifically directed NOT to contact any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants for meetings, conferences, or discussions that are related to the solicitation at any time between release of the solicitation and any award and execution of a contract.
Unauthorized contact with any judicial branch entity personnel or consultants may be cause for rejection of the Proposer’s proposal.

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Restitution Basics for

Victims of Offenses

by Juveniles

If you are the victim of an offense committed by a youth

under the age of 18, you have a right to be repaid for losses

that resulted from the offense.

This booklet will help you understand:

• How to exercise your right to restitution

• What to expect as the juvenile case moves forward

• Special rules for restitution in juvenile cases

• How to collect the money you are owed

What is restitution?

Restitution is repayment by the offender of money you lost or had to spend

as the result of an offense committed by a youth under the age of 18. No one

can undo the harm, but if the person who committed the offense is found

and held responsible, the judge can order that person to pay you back for any

monetary losses or costs from the offense.

What losses can I expect to be covered by restitution?

In most cases, restitution will cover only financial losses. Nonfinancial

losses are usually not covered.

Financial losses

You have the right to restitution for any financial loss caused directly

or indirectly by the offense, including:

• Medical, dental, or counseling expenses

• Lost wages because of an injury

• Lost wages for time you spent helping the police or prosecution

• Moving or security expenses

• Lost, stolen, or damaged property

• Legal fees related to collecting restitution

To get restitution, you must be able to:

• Show that your loss was caused by the offense, and

• Prove the amount of your loss with documents like bills, receipts,

or estimates for repair.

Nonfinancial losses

Many victims experience losses that are not financial, such as ongoing

pain and suffering. In most cases, the judge cannot order restitution for

these kinds of losses. You may, however, claim restitution for the cost

of treatment.

If you were the victim of a sex offense when you were under the age of 18, you

may be eligible for compensation for pain and suffering. For more informa-

tion, talk to the district attorney or county probation department.

Even if your losses are not eligible for court-ordered victim restitution,

you still have the right to sue the offender in civil court. There are, however,

strict deadlines for civil lawsuits, and suing for restitution can be com-

plicated. Talk to a lawyer who specializes in restitution cases right away.

Your local bar association can refer you to a qualified lawyer.

How do I request restitution?

Even though you have a right to restitution, it is your responsibility to

claim and document your losses or expenses. You need to make sure the

probation department, the district attorney, and the court know about all

losses and expenses you had because of the offense. Save and submit all

the information about your losses, including receipts, bills, repair esti-

mates, and similar records, to the probation department. Always make

copies of any records you give to the probation department. The probation

department will write a report for the district attorney and the court using

the information that you give them. The district attorney will then request

that the court order restitution. If you need help, contact your county’s

Victim Witness Assistance Center (VWAC) and request a victim advocate,

who will help you to collect restitution. To find the office in your county,

visit www.vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/localhelp.aspx.

Can the court order restitution if the youth who committed the

offense isn’t found and held responsible?

No. But you may be able to get reimbursed for some expenses from the

state-run California Victim Compensation Program (CalVCP). Unlike

restitution, which is paid by the offender, CalVCP payments come from

the state Restitution Fund, which is available even in cases where the

youth is never found legally responsible

for the offense. This program, however,

does not pay for everything that restitution

does. For example, only victims of offenses

involving violence or the threat of violence

may be reimbursed through CalVCP, and the

program will not pay for personal property

losses except for medically necessary items,

like eyeglasses or wheelchairs. To learn

more, contact your county’s VWAC or go

to www.vcgcb.ca.gov/victims/.

How long does it take to get restitution?

Note: If you receive money

from the Victim Compensa-

tion Program and later get

repaid for the same expense

by someone else, such as

the offender or an insurance

company, you will need to pay

back some or all of the money

you got from the Victim Com-

pensation Program.

It depends. Before you can request restitution, the youth must first be

found legally responsible for the offense. That determination may be

reached quickly if the youth admits responsibility in court. It will take

longer if a trial is needed.

If the offender admits to the charges or is found legally responsible, then

restitution will be discussed at the disposition hearing, which is the juvenile

court equivalent of a sentencing hearing. This hearing usually happens

a few weeks after the hearing where the offender was found responsible,

to give the probation department time to prepare a report for the judge to

consider in determining the right disposition.

Can I get restitution if the youth is not found responsible for the

offense or the matter is dismissed?

No. If the entire case against the youth is dropped by the district attorney

or dismissed by the judge, you cannot get restitution through the juvenile

court. However, you may still be able to recover money for your loss by

suing that person in civil or small claims court or by applying to CalVCP.

Can I get restitution if only some of the charges are dismissed?

Yes. In a juvenile case, when a youth admits to some of the charges in

exchange for having others dismissed, the judge is always allowed to

order restitution, even if the charges related specifically to your loss

are dismissed.

Do I have to go to the disposition hearing?

No, but you may want to talk to the district attorney or the probation

department about whether you should. If you have a lawyer, your lawyer

may attend for you.

If I go to the disposition hearing, will I have to speak to the judge?

No. You have the right to speak to the judge if you want to, but you are not

required to speak at the disposition hearing.

If I don’t go, will the judge know about my request for restitution?

Yes. The probation department will inform the judge before the disposition

hearing about your request for restitution. That means you must give the

probation department information about your losses right away. If you

want a copy of the information that the probation officer gives the judge

about disposition and restitution, ask the probation department or, if you

have one, your victim advocate.

What if there is a disagreement about the amount of restitution?

The amount of victim restitution is usually decided at the disposition

hearing. If the offender disputes the amount you claim you are owed or

some other question arises about how much restitution should be ordered,

the judge may schedule a separate restitution hearing before making a

decision in your case.

What happens at a restitution hearing?

The judge will hear evidence related to restitution. The judge may ask you

to show proof of your loss, such as receipts, bills, or estimates for repairs,

and to answer questions about the following issues in court:

• Did you experience a financial loss?

• Was your loss caused by the offender’s illegal act?

• Is your loss the kind that restitution can pay for?

• How much money are you owed?

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