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If you have lost a loved one to a homicide or if you have a loved one who is missing, you are considered a Co-victim of that crime.

Our Victim Advocates are here to offer you support, assistance, compassion and understanding. Please contact us:

303-239-4649 or 
303-239-4147 Spanish
cbi.victimsupport@state.co.us

What Can We Do To Help

• Contact the law enforcement agency investigating your case for updates
• Act as your liaison with your investigator or others involved in your loved one’s case
• Provide services in the language that you speak
• Offer you help in finding the resources you need
• Assist you with getting DNA samples, photos and medical records to NamUs (for Missing Persons)
• Most importantly, we can offer you emotional support, compassion and a caring advocate

Support Group For Loved Ones of Missing Persons

Is someone you love missing?

We are here to help!

Join us for a support group designed specifically for the loved ones of missing persons. Your needs are unique. This group understands, and will introduce you to others going through similar experiences.

This therapist facilitated peer support group gives you the opportunity to share with others who, like you, are missing someone they love. Whether that person has been missing for a short time, or for decades, there are others who can share in your challenges and support you as you find ways to cope.

Please join us! For more information contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation Victim Support Team at 303-239-4649 or email CBI.VictimSupport@state.co.us

You and your loved ones are never forgotten!

• Colorado Cold Case & Missing Persons Tip Line - Call 303-239-4244
• Missing Persons Resource Page
• Colorado Bureau of Investigation Missing Persons Contact Form
• NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System)
  Hotline: 855-626-7600 (for Missing Persons)
• NCMEC: (National Center for Missing and Exploited Children)
  Hotline: 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
• Missing Persons Support Group
  

Public Alert System

Types of Alerts 

Most people are familiar with Amber Alerts, for children that have been abducted.  The CBI issues other alerts when the public's help is needed.  Click the link below to see other types of alerts and their history.

There you will find information on the bills that authorized the alert, the type of alert and the bureau's responsibility. Each alert type has a separate page containing specific information. Please see our FAQs page for any further questions or contact us using the information listed at the bottom of that page.

https://cbi.colorado.gov/alerts

If you are interested in training or educational presentations please contact us at:

(303) 239-4649 or email CBI.VictimSupport@state.co.us

The Victim Right Act (VRA)

The State of Colorado has a Constitutional Amendment that provides specific rights for victims of violent crimes. It is called the Colorado Victim Rights Amendment (VRA).The VRA was created to ensure that crime victims are afforded rights in their interactions with the law enforcement and criminal justice systems. Among those is the right to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect, and the right to be informed, present and heard at critical stages of the process. The VRA also includes rights for the family members of homicide victims, including cold case homicide.

While not ALL crimes are covered by the VRA, at the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, we believe ALL VICTIMS deserve to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect and  our advocates are here to assist all victims. If you are a victim of a VRA crime, you will be given information about your rights and the specifics of your case.  If you have questions about your rights, or need assistance, please contact our Victims Assistance Program.

If you feel that your rights have been violated, you may contact our victim advocates for support. You may also file a complaint with the VRA Compliance Program:

https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/dcj/file-vra-complaint

Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Victim Assistance Program
690 Kipling Street

Lakewood CO 80215
Phone: 303-239-4242
Email: CBI.VictimSupport@state.co.us

Please visit our Website:
https://www.CBIVictimSupport.com

For more information about crime victim's rights visit the Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center's website. Tap here to view the information.

The following is a summary of the rights guaranteed by the Victim Rights Act (For a complete listing of your rights, please refer to Colorado Revised Statutes 24-4.1-301 through 24-4.1-304 at http://dcj.ovp.state.co.us):

• To be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse;
• To be informed of all “critical stages” of the criminal justice process (victims of crime must request notification, in writing, for probation critical stages);
• To be present at specified critical stages in the criminal justice process;
• To be informed about what steps can be taken including information about protection services, if there is any intimidation or harassment by a person accused or convicted of a crime or anyone acting on that person’s behalf;
• To be present and heard regarding bond reduction or modification, a subpoena for the victim’s records, acceptance of a plea agreement, sentencing or modification of a sentence, any request modification to the “no contact” provision or criminal protection order or the petition for expungement;
• To be heard by phone or similar technology when a victim cannot appear in court;
• To be informed of the existence of the criminal protection order and upon request of the victim, the procedure for modifying the protection order if a procedure exists;
• To receive a free copy of the initial incident report from the investigating law enforcement agency; except that the release of a document associated with the investigation is at the discretion of the law enforcement agency based on the status of the case or security and safety concerns in a correctional facility, local jail, or private contract prison;
• To have the victim’s social security number redacted or excluded from criminal justice documents when records are released to someone other than the victim, a criminal justice agency, or the defendant’s attorney of record;
• To be informed of the process the district attorney can use to request protection of the victim’s address (the court may or may not grant the request);
• To consult with the district attorney prior to any disposition of the case or before the case goes to trial and to be informed of the final disposition of the case;
• To be informed of the status of the case and any scheduling changes or cancellations, if known in advance;
• To receive and prepare a victim impact statement and to be present and/or heard at the sentencing hearing;
• To have the court determine restitution and to be informed of the right to pursue a civil judgment against the person convicted of the crime;
• To prevent any party at any court proceeding from compelling testimony regarding a victim’s address, telephone number, place of employment or other locating information;
• To receive a prompt return of property when it is no longer needed as evidence;
• To be informed about the possibility of restorative justice practices;
• To be informed of the availability of financial assistance and community services;
• To be provided with appropriate employer intercession services regarding court appearances and meetings with criminal justice officials;
• To be assured that in any criminal proceeding the court, the prosecutor, and other law enforcement officials will take appropriate action to achieve a swift and fair resolution of the proceedings;
• Whenever practicable, to have a safe, secure waiting area during court proceedings;
• To be informed of and have input about a motion to sequester the victim from a critical stage;
• To be informed of any request for progression from the state mental hospital and the right to be heard at any hearing which a court considers such a request;
• To be notified of the referral of an offender to community corrections and to provide a written victim impact statement to the community corrections board and, if permitted by the board, to provide an oral victim impact statement. In addition, a victim has a right to provide a separate oral statement to the community corrections board if the board is considering a transitional referral from the department of corrections;
• To be heard by phone or similar technology by the community corrections board when the victim is otherwise unavailable;
• Upon written request, to be informed when a person accused or convicted of a crime is released from custody other than the county jail, is paroled, escapes or absconds from probation or parole;
• Upon written request, to be informed of the results of a probation or parole revocation hearing;
• The right to be informed of the filing of a petition to cease sex offender registration;
• Upon request, to be informed when a person who is accused or convicted of a crime is released, discharged, or permanently transferred from the custody of the county jail;
• Upon written request, to be informed of and heard at any proceeding at which any post-conviction release from confinement in a secure state correctional facility is being considered;
• Upon written request, to be informed when a person convicted of a crime against the victim is placed in or transferred to a less secure correctional facility, program, or placed on non-residential status, or is permanently or conditionally transferred or released from any state hospital;
• The right, at the discretion of the district attorney, to view all or a portion of the presentence report of the probation department;
• To be notified of a hearing concerning a petition for sealing of records;
• To be informed of the governor’s decision to commute or pardon a person before such information is publicly disclosed;
• To be informed of the results of any court-ordered HIV testing;
• To be informed of any rights which the victim has pursuant to the Constitution of the United States or the State of Colorado; and
• To be informed of the process for enforcing compliance with the Victim Rights Act.

Additional rights and services are provided to child victims of crime. Law enforcement officials, prosecutors and judges are encouraged to designate one or more individuals to try to ensure that the child and his/her family understand the legal proceedings and have support and assistance to deal with the emotional impact of the crime and the subsequent criminal proceedings.

24-4.1.302(1)(cc.6) Failure to stop at the scene of a CRASH, in violation of section 42-4-1601, where the CRASH resulted in the death or serious bodily injury of another person.

24-4.1-302(1)(II) SOLICITING FOR COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH A CHILD, in violation of section 18-7-4.2 procurement of a child for sexual exploitation, in violation of section 18-6-404; pimping of a child, in violation of section 18-7-405 INDUCEMENT OF COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH A CHILD, in violation of section 18-7-405.5; ENGAGING IN COMMERCIAL SEXUAL ACTIVITY WITH A CHILD, in violation of sections 18-7-406; SOLICITING FOR CHILD PROSTITUTION, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 18-7-102 AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026; INDUCEMENT OF CHILD PROSTITUTION, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 18-7-405.5, AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026; OR PATRONIZING A PROSTITUTED CHILD, IN VIOLATION OF SECTION 18-7-406, AS IT EXISTED PRIOR TO JULY 1, 2026;

24-4.1-302(2)(e.5) Any subpoena or application for records concerning the victim’s medical history, mental health, OR education; victim’s compensation RECORDS or records that are privileged pursuant to section 13-90-107

24-4.1-302(2)(aa) RECEIPT BY A DISTRICT ATTORNEY OF A NOTICE THAT A CRIME LABORATORY EMPLOYEE ENGAGED IN A WRONGFUL ACTION, AS DESCRIBED IN SECTION 16-12-307 (1);

(bb) AN EVIDENTIARY HEARING ON POST-CONVICTION PETITION FOR RELIEF HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-12-312; AND

(cc) A RESTITUTION ASSESSMENT HEARING HELD PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-1.3-603.

24-4.1-302(3) "Lawful representative" means AN INDIVIDUAL who is designated by the victim or appointed by the court to act in the best interests of the victim; EXCEPT THAT IF THE VICTIM IS A CHILD OR AN AT-RISK ADULT, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 18-6.5-102, "LAWFUL REPRESENTATIVE" DOES NOT INCLUDE THE DEFENDANT OR ALLEGED OFFENDER IN THE UNDERLYING CASE.

24-4.1-302.5(1)(a.5) THE RIGHT TO REQUEST, IN ORDER TO PROTECT THE SAFETY OR PRIVACY OF A VICTIM, TO HAVE THE VICTIM REFERRED TO BY AN ABBREVIATION, PSEUDONYM, INITIALS, OR ANOTHER PREFERRED NAME DURING HEARINGS;

(applies to District Attorney’s Office’s)

24-4.1-302.5(1)(j.8) The right to obtain any incident recordings as described in section 24-31-902. 24-31-902 Incident recordings – release -tampering – fine

24-4.1-302(2)(q.1) A TRIAL FOR CIVIL COMMITMENT OR ENHANCED PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 16-8.5-118;

(q.2) A HEARING TO TERMINATE A CIVIL COMMITMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-65-202 OR AN ENHANCED PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.5-10-508;

(q.3) THE TRANSFER, RELEASE, OR ESCAPE OF A PERSON OR THE PLACEMENT OF A PERSON INTO A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING OUTSIDE OF INPATIENT CARE AT THE DISCRETION OF CDHS, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-8.5-101, WHEN THE PERSON IS UNDER A CIVIL COMMITMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-65-201 OR AN ENHANCED PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT UNDER COURT SUPERVISION PURSUANT TO SECTION 25.5-10-507 WHEN THE CRIMINAL CASE INITIATING THE CIVIL COMMITMENT OR ENHANCED PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT INVOLVED A VICTIM.

24-4.1-302(2)(j.6) THE RIGHT TO BE INFORMED OF ANY REQUEST FOR CHANGES TO MATERIAL TERMS OF A CIVIL COMMITMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 27-65-201 OR ENHANCED PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 25 .5-10-507 ON BEHALF OF A PERSON IN A CIVIL COMMITMENT OR PROTECTIVE PLACEMENT IN A CRIMINAL CASE INVOLVING THE VICTIM, AND THE RIGHT TO BE PRESENT BY APPEARING IN PERSON, BY PHONE, OR VIRTUALLY BY VIDEO OR AUDIO, OR SIMILAR TECHNOLOGY, AND HEARD AT ANY HEARING DURING WHICH A COURT CONSIDERS THE REQUEST. AS USED IN THIS SUBSECTION (l)G.6), "REQUEST FOR CHANGES TO MATERIAL TERMS" INCLUDES ANY REQUEST TO BE RELEASED FROM AN INPATIENT SETTING TO AN OUTPATIENT SETTING OR TO BE MOVED INTO A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING OUTSIDE OF INPATIENT CARE AT THE DISCRETION OF CDHS, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 16-8.5-101.

(Applies to District Attorney’s Office and County Attorney’s)

24-4.1-303 (10)(IV) Upon request of the victim, the law enforcement agency shall provide the victim in a cold case information concerning any change in the status of the case. In addition, the law enforcement shall provide an update at least annually to the victim concerning the status of a cold case involving one or more crimes for which the criminal statute of limitation is longer than three years. 

24-4.1-302.5(1)(b.8) Upon request of a victim who has had forensic medical evidence collected that has not resulted in a conviction or plea of guilty, the victim has the right to be notified by the law enforcement agency of the status and location of the victim’s forensic medical evidence. 

24-31.902 (2)(b)(I) Upon request of the victim’s designee, all video and audio recordings of a death must be provided to the victim’s designee at least 72 hours prior to public disclosure. 

Forensic Medical Evidence – Sexual assault victims are provided forensic medical exams without any out-of-pocket expenses for services. For “OPT IN” notifications regarding forensic medical evidence, contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction for the case.  Notifications include: location of evidence, testing, results of DNA, DNA matches and destruction of evidence collected. The right to file, prior to expiration of the 60 day period, an objection with the LE agency, CBI or accredited crime lab that is proposing to destroy forensic medical evidence. Case status and the right to receive a physical document identifying rights under the law after an exam has been completed.

The Constitution of the State of Colorado and the laws of the state [Section 24-4.1-302(1) C.R.S]
guarantee certain rights to victims of the following criminal acts:

• Murder in the first degree, in violation of section 18-3-102; 
• Murder in the second degree, in violation of section 18-3-103; 
• Manslaughter, in violation of section 18-3-104; 
• Criminally negligent homicide, in violation of section 18-3-105; 
• Vehicular homicide, in violation of section 18-3-106; 
• Assault in the first degree, in violation of section 18-3-202; 
• Assault in the second degree, in violation of section 18-3-203; 
• Assault in the third degree, in violation of section 18-3-204; 
• Vehicular assault, in violation of section 18-3-205; 
• Menacing, in violation of section 18-3-206; 
• First degree kidnapping, in violation of section 18-3-301; 
• Second degree kidnapping, in violation of section 18-3-302; 
• (I) Sexual assault, in violation of section 18-3-402; 
• (II) Sexual assault in the first degree, in violation of section 18-3-402, as it existed prior to July 1, 2000; 
• Sexual assault in the second degree, in violation of section 18-3-403, as it existed prior to July 1, 2000; 
• (I) Unlawful sexual contact, in violation of section 18-3-404; or 
• (II) Sexual assault in the third degree, in violation of section 18-3-404, as it existed prior to July 1, 2000; 
• Sexual assault on a child, in violation of section 18-3-405; 
• Sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, in violation of section 18-3-405.3; 
• Sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist, in violation of section 18-3-405.5; 
• Invasion of privacy, in violation of section 18-7-801 
• Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification, in violation of section 18-3-405.6; 
• Robbery, in violation of section 18-4-301; 
• Aggravated robbery, in violation of section 18-4-302; 
• Aggravated robbery of controlled substances, in violation of section 18-4-303; 
• Incest, in violation of section 18-6-301; 
• Aggravated incest, in violation of section 18-6-302; 
• Child abuse, in violation of section 18-6-401; 
• Sexual exploitation of children, in violation of section 18-6-403; 
• Crimes against at-risk adults or at-risk juveniles, in violation of section 18-6.5-103; 
• Any crime identified by law enforcement prior to the filing of charges as domestic violence, as defined in section 18-6-800.3; 
• An act identified by a district attorney in a formal criminal charge as domestic violence, as defined in section 18-6-800.3; 
• Any crime, the underlying factual basis of which has been found by the court on the record to include an act of domestic violence, as defined in section 18-6-800.3, pursuant to section 18-6-801; 
• Stalking, in violation of section 18-3-602 or 18-9-111(4); 
• A bias-motivated crime, in violation of section 18-9-121; 
• False Reporting of an emergency in violation of section 18-8-111 that is bias-motivated crime as defined in section 18-9-121(2); 
• Harassment – ethnic intimidation 18-9-111(2) (effective 6/28/21) 
• Careless driving, in violation of section 42-4-1402, that results in the serious bodily injury or death of another person; 
• Failure to stop at the scene of an accident, in violation of section 42-4-1601, where the accident results in the death or serious bodily injury of another person; 
• Any criminal attempt, as described in section 18-2-101, any conspiracy, as described in section 18-2-201, any criminal solicitation, as described in section 18-2-301, and any accessory to a crime, as described in section 18-8-105, involving any of the crimes specified in 24-4.1-302(1); 
• Intimidating a witness or a victim, in violation of section 18-8-704; 
• Retaliation against a witness or victim, in violation of section 18-8-706, Retaliation against a judge or elected official, in violation of section 18-8-615, Retaliation against a juror, in violation of section 18-8-706.5; Retaliation against a prosecutor, in violation of section 18-8-616; 
• Aggravated intimidation of a witness or a victim, in violation of section 18-8-705; 
• Tampering with a witness or victim, in violation of section 18-8-707; 
• Indecent exposure, in violation of section 18-7-302; or 
• Violation of a protection order issued under section 18-1-1001, against a person charged with committing sexual assault, in violation of section 18-3-402, sexual assault on a child, in violation of section 18-3-405, sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, in violation of section 18-3-405.3, sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist, in violation of section 18-3-405.5, or stalking in violation of section 18-3-602; 
• Human trafficking, in violation of section 18-3-503 or 18-3-504; 
• First degree burglary, in violation of section 18-4-202; 
• Second degree burglary of a dwelling, in violation of section 18-4-203 (effective 3/2022) 
• First degree arson, in violation of section 18-4-102 
• Child prostitution, in violation of section 18-7-401.; Soliciting for child prostitution, in violation of section 18-7-402; Procurement of a child for sexual exploitation, in violation of section 18-6-404; Pimping of a child, in violation of section 18-7-405; Inducement of child prostitution, in violation of section 18-7-405.5; or Patronizing a prostituted child, in violation of section 18-7-406. 
• Posting a private image for harassment in violation of section 18-7-107 or posting a private image for pecuniary gain in violation of section 18-7-108; 
• Harassment of a Transit Worker, in violation of section 18-9-111(1)(i) 

If a victim is deceased or incapacitated, these rights may be exercised by the victim’s spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, grandchild, significant other, or other lawful representative.

Interpretation or Translation

If you need an interpreter for victims of crime or missing persons, victim advocates may be able to assist you.

Start with the local agency.  Some local advocates have access to interpreters.  If not, CBI has a contract with the Colorado Language Connection.  

Their interpreters are available 24/7 but they prefer you request them via their website, https://www.coloradolanguageconnection.org/ 

Use their request form (a yellow box pops up with a link to the form) or email them to request an interpreter/translator at clc@auroramhr.org  

If you need help requesting an interpreter, please contact Hazel Heckers on her cell phone.

Constitutional Rights for Crime Victims - Required Notice

The Colorado Constitution has an Amendment that guarantees victims of violent crimes certain rights when interacting with law enforcement and the criminal justice system. As Law Enforcement Officers, you have an obligation to provide crime victims with initial notification as soon as possible. The initial notification may be short and simply advise the victim that they have rights and a victim advocate will follow up with them to discuss these in detail. CBI's victim advocates will coordinate with the local advocates to ensure the formal notification of rights is done and documented appropriately. 

The crimes that are covered by the Victim Rights Act (VRA) include, but are not limited to: homicide, cold case homicides, aggravated assault, sexual assault, and human trafficking.  In homicide and cold case homicide cases, the deceased victim’s next of kin is the recipient of the victim rights notifications. 

As many victims are experiencing trauma and may not be able to handle too much information, we recommend that you give victims a simple overview and then a referral to a victim advocate for a formal notification. 

A simple overview will include the following:

• As a crime victim, you may be entitled to certain rights under the Colorado Constitution. 
• You have the right to be treated with dignity, fairness and respect by law enforcement and criminal justice personnel. 
• You have the right to be informed, present and heard at critical stages of the investigation and criminal justice process. 
• A victim advocate will assist you in understanding all of your rights and in dealing with the trauma that this incident has caused. May I have our victim advocate contact you? 

You may also give the victim assistance information to the victim so that they may reach out as needed.  We have included a brochure that you may give the victims if you would like to help them understand their rights and how to reach out for assistance. 

For Cold Case Homicides a different set of rights exist. In these cases, a victim is entitled to receive a yearly update on the progress of the case, even if no progress has been made. They are also entitled to receive notification if there are any changes to the status of the case. There is a section in this App that will provide more information specific to Cold Cases.

Victims that were under 18 years old at the time of the crime may have additional rights once they turn 18 years old.  Please notify the CBI advocates in these situations so appropriate notifications can be determined.

CBI’s Victim Advocates receive extensive training in the VRA, and can answer questions and provide the formal notifications.

A printable brochure about victim’s rights is available here.

Death Investigations

Many of the cases that CBI Agents work are death investigations.  If there are local advocates, they may provide assistance and have their own death brochure.  If not, a printable brochure for loved ones of sudden death cases is available here.

Chaplains

Remember, Chaplains are available to support Agents in difficult situations.  If you feel the victims you are working with would prefer to speak with a Chaplain, that is also an option.  You may call Chaplain Kevin Shive at 303-947-5643.

Victim’s Assistance Unit 303-239-4242. For emergency situations, call Hazel Heckers' cell number.