Victim Assistance
Victims of Crime Resources
We at Kindred Kids Child Advocacy Center are sorry to hear that you have become a victim of a crime. As a result of this experience you may feel stress, fear, or confusion, and we would like to offer our help with any problems you may be experiencing as a result of this crime.
This brochure will help to inform and assist you with questions or concerns you may have.
In accordance to the Colorado State Constitution, and the laws related to CRS Title 24 Article 4.1 part III, there are certain rights that are guaranteed to the victims of the following crimes:
• Murder/Manslaughter
• Criminally Negligent Homicide
• Vehicular Homicide
• Assault and Vehicular Assault
• Sexual Assault on an adult or a child
• Sexual Exploitation of a Child, Unlawful Sexual
Contact
• Incest
• Human Trafficking
• Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification
• Violation of a protection order in a sexual
assault case
• Child Abuse
• Kidnapping
• Robbery
• Menacing
• Stalking
• Crimes Against At-risk Adults or Juveniles
• Bias-motivated Crimes
• Crimes involving Domestic Violence
• Intimidating a victim or witness
• Retaliation against a victim of or witness
• Tampering with a victim of or witness
• All other crimes as specified in
CRS 24-4.1-302
Being victimized and going through the court system can be difficult and confusing. Trained Victim Advocates can give you support, information, referrals and keep you informed about your case. We can also talk to you about your feelings and answer your questions.
After conviction of a person for a crime, your state or local correctional authorities will notify the victim of:
• The institution where the person is incarcerated or otherwise being held and projected release date of the person
• Any release of the person, including furlough, work release, or community corrections in advance of the release
• Scheduled parole hearings for the person and any changes in hearing schedules
• Any escape of the person from a correctional facility or program
• Any release or discharge from confinement and the conditions of that release
• The death of the person while in a correctional facility or program
In addition, upon request of the victim, correctional officials will keep confidential the victim’s or immediate family’s address, phone numbers, places of employment, or other personal information.
If you feel your rights have not been upheld
• Contact the person you feel has not provided you with your rights and explain what has not been done;
• Seek assistance from your victim advocate or counselor;
• Seek assistance from an official of the agency you feel is not providing your rights.
If you are unable to resolve your issues, please contact the Office for Victims’ Program.
Dept. of Public Safety
Division of Criminal Justice
Office for Victims’ Program
1-888-282-1080 Toll Free
Victims of the crimes specified within the Victim Rights Act have the right to:
• Be treated with fairness, dignity, compassion and respect.
• Be informed of all “critical stages” of the criminal justice process and present
• To be present and heard regarding bond reduction or modification hearings
• Prepare a Victim Witness Statement.
• At the discretion of the District Attorney, view all or a portion of the Presentence report of the Probation Department
• Be informed of any court ordered HIV testing
• Be informed about what steps can be taken if he or she is subjected to intimidation or
harassment
• Information on all charges filed
• Notification of any change in the status of the accused
• Input into decisions regarding plea bargains, sentencing and parole hearings
• Restitution or civil remedy
• Release of property after the case is settled and is no longer needed as evidence
• Employer intercession
• Notification of all case dispositions
• Timely notification of all court dates
• Be informed of the availability of financial assistance and community services
• Know the process for enforcing compliance with the Victim Rights Act
If you are . . .
• A victim of a violent crime or
• A dependent of a deceased victim
You may be entitled to the following services: To be eligible you must have reported the crime to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours or a good cause existed for delay. You must have cooperated with any investigation and you must apply within 1 year of the crime.
A victim may be compensated for the following:
• Medical and other emergency services
• Loss of earnings
• Counseling
• Funeral and Burial Expenses
• Repair of Residence
• Loss of medically necessary devices
• Outpatient care
As a victim of one of the crimes specified in the Victim Rights Act, you may be entitled to the following services:
** Immediate crisis intervention and follow-up support
** Special services for juvenile, elderly or disabled victims
** Referral to public and private individuals and organizations providing:
• Mental health and social services
• Financial services and Legal Resources
• Translation services
• Intervention with creditors, landlords and employers
• Rehabilitative services
• Transportation and child care services
• Information about obtaining public records, including police reports
It is the victim’s right to request and utilize the services of a Victim Advocate. If you have any questions concerning the status of your case, please contact the District Attorney’s Office at (719)269-0170.
For instructions on how to obtain a Protection Order, tap here.
If the suspect in your case has been arrested, you will be registered for VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) an automated notification system that will notify you of the offenders custody status by telephone, text or e-mail.
To modify or opt out of offender status notifications please call
visit www.vinelink.com
To modify or opt out of your registration by phone:
Call 1-888-263-8463.
Follow instructions or speak with a VINE representative to disable notifications.
To modify or opt out of your registration online: Go to www.vinelink.com
1. Click on Colorado
2. For Spanish, click the upper right corner
3. Select Edit Your Registration
4. Enter your Phone Number and PIN
5. Check the box next to the registration you wish to change. If you wish to cancel a
registration, please select the “Disable” button.
**Please note if you disable your registration you will not receive notification if the
offender bonds out or changes facilities.
Upon request of the victim, correctional officials will keep confidential the victim’s or family’s addresses, phone numbers, places of employment, or other personal information.
Criminal Justice Process
If a police report has already been filed with the appropriate law enforcement agency, the first step in the criminal justice process is complete. The following information is meant as a guide only, every case is handled differently depending on the unique circumstances of the case. If you have specific questions about your case, please contact the Victim Witness Unit for the 11th Judicial District Attorney’s Office at (719) 269-0170..
11th Judicial District Attorney's Office
719-269-0170
Fremont County Detention Center
719-276-5555
CAC Advocate
719-285-7531
For specific information on attending court remotely, please scan the following QR code or
tap here. The QR code will provide specific information on how to log into court remotely by division, as well as general court operations.
If you have general questions regarding a case or matter, please use the contact information below.
Fremont County
719-269-0100
Chaffee County
719-539-2561
Custer County
719-783-2274
Park County
719-836-2940