Section 679.01 Of Title 17. Rights Of Victims And Witnesses Of Crime From California Penal Code >> Title 17. >> Part 1.
679.01
. As used in this title, the following definitions shall
control:
(a) "Crime" means an act committed in this state which, if
committed by a competent adult, would constitute a misdemeanor or
felony.
(b) "Victim" means a person against whom a crime has been
committed.
(c) "Witness" means any person who has been or is expected to
testify for the prosecution, or who, by reason of having relevant
information, is subject to call or likely to be called as a witness
for the prosecution, whether or not any action or proceeding has yet
been commenced.