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Victims of Crime in Mexico

Information For American Crime Victims About The Criminal Justice Process In Mexico

This information on Mexico’s legal system is a general description of the criminal justice process in Mexico. Some items of information below may not be relevant or precise with regard to a particular case. Questions involving interpretation of Mexican law should be addressed to legal counsel licensed to practice in Mexico.

Table of Contents

  1. Introduction & Initial Decisions
  2. Mexican Legal Procedures
  3. Hiring a Mexican Attorney
  4. Resources in Mexico for Violent-Crime Victims
  5. Resources in Mexico for Violent-Crime Victims
  6. Resources in the U.S. for Violent-Crime Victims
  7. Additional Information Available From Our Office
  8. Contact Information