Information For Travelers

Information For Crime Victims

This information on Mexico’s legal system is a general description of the Mexican criminal justice system. 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.

CRIME VICTIMS AND THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROCESS IN MEXICO

Being the victim of a crime in a foreign country can be a devastating and traumatic experience. While no one can undo the emotional trauma, physical injury, or financial loss you may have experienced, the Consular Citizen Services (CCS) unit at the U.S. Embassy in Mexico City and the American Citizen Services (ACS) units at U.S. Consulates and Consular Agencies throughout Mexico stand ready to help. We are very concerned about crimes committed against U.S. citizens in Mexico. The U.S. Consulate General in Tijuana, the CCS unit in Mexico City, or other Consular Agencies in Mexico will provide you with pertinent victims’ assistance information. We will assist you in managing the practical consequences of being a crime victim and provide you with information about accessing the criminal justice system, as well as other resources for crime victims in Mexico and the United States, to the best of our ability.

Table of Contents

• Initial Decision
• Mexican Legal Procedures
• Hiring a Mexican Attorney
• Resources for Violent Crime Victims in Mexico
• Resources for Violent Crime Victims in the United States
• Additional Information Available From Our Office
• Contact Information