Victim Rights

California Penal Code 530.8(a) deals with identifying information and the categories of information that the unauthorized person used to complete the application or to open the account.

Entitlement to Information

The person, or law enforcement officer specified by the person, shall be entitled to receive information related to the application or account, including a copy of the unauthorized person's application or application information and a record of transactions or charges associated with the application or account.

Categories of Identifying Information

Upon request by the person in whose name the application was filed or in whose name the account was opened, the person or entity with which the application was filed shall inform him or her of the categories of identifying information that the unauthorized person used to complete the application or to open the account.

Copies of Paper Records

The person or entity with which the application was filed or the account was opened shall provide copies of all paper records, records of telephone applications or authorizations, or records of electronic applications or authorizations required by this section, without charge, within 10 business days of receipt of the person's request and submission of the required copy of the police report and identifying information.

More Information

For more specific information regarding a request for information, view California Penal Code section 530.8.