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.

Colorado state law provides victims of crime with specific and certain rights. This enforces compliance with the provisions of the Constitutional Amendment by notifying the Governor’s Victim Compensation and Assistance Coordinating Committee if your rights have not been met.

WHAT HAPPENS IF YOU FEEL YOUR RIGHTS HAVE NOT BEEN PROVIDED TO YOU?

If possible, first attempt to seek compliance at the local level. This may include, but is not limited to:

• Contacting the person whom you feel has not provided you with your rights and explaining specifically what has not been done.
• Seeking assistance from your victim advocate, or other supportive persons such as a counselor.
• Seeking assistance from the elected official or the head of the agency you feel is not providing you with your rights.

Contacts may be verbal or in writing. Accurate records of your efforts to seek compliance at the local level are helpful to you and the coordinating committee, should you decide to file a formal request for compliance with the Victim Rights Act.

If all local efforts to obtain your right s have failed, you may request assistance from the Crime Victim Services Advisory Committee by contacting:

Colorado Department of Public Safety

Division of Criminal Justice

700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000

Denver, CO 80125-5865

303.239.5719

dcj.colorado.gov

The federal 1993 Victim Rights Act provides victims an active role in the criminal justice process. The following is a summary of the rights guaranteed by the legislation:

• To be informed of all “critical” investigation stages.
• To be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse; and the right to information about what steps can be taken if there is any intimidation or harassment by a person accused or convicted of the crime or anyone acting on the person’s behalf.
• To be heard at any court proceeding that involves a bond reduction, modification, acceptance of plea, sentencing and modification of sentence.
• To consult with the prosecution prior to any disposition of the case.

To view a complete list of victim rights, visit: brightonco.gov/victimservices or view them below.

To request a hard copy call:

303.655.2308

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES AS A VICTIM:

If you would like to be informed of developments regarding your case, please follow these steps:

• Keep appropriate criminal justice authorities informed of current address, names, telephone numbers, or any changes in your information or your representative.
• Provide a written request to the appropriate agency if you want to be notified of information regarding the post-sentencing process.

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 Victim Information and Notification Everyday (VINE) is a notification system that sends automatic alerts anytime an offender’s custody status changes, such as about the release, transfer, escape or death of an offender. VINE information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Registering with VINE is free and completely anonymous.

How do I register?

Register by phone at 888.263.8463 or online at:

colorado-vine.com. You can choose to receive notifications by phone, email and/or text.

When registering, you’ll need:

• Offender’s name
• Your phone number or email address
• A four-digit PIN number

Entering the correct PIN and pressing the pound (#) key is the only way to confirm you’ve received the phone notification or to stop receiving the VINE alerts.

Does VINE guarantee my safety?

No. VINE is a notification system only. If you feel you might be at risk, always call 911.

To learn more about VINE visit colorado-vine.com or call 888.263.8463.

• To treat victims with fairness, respect and dignity.
• Provide community services such as crisis intervention services, victim assistance resources,
  legal resources, social services, mental health services, medical emergency services financial
  services and other support.
• Share available financial resources such as victim compensation benefits and how to apply for those benefits.
• Secure protective court orders to obtain protection from the person accused of committing the crime.
• Have the status of the case, prior to the filing of charges.
• Make all reasonable attempts to protect the victim’s family from harm, harassment, intimidation, or retaliation resulting from cooperation with the reporting, investigation and prosecution of the crime.
• Provide victims of cold case with information concerning any change in the status of the case.
• Provide victims of cold cases an annual update concerning the status of the case.

Who Qualifies for Victim Compensation?

You may be eligible to receive crime victim compensation if:

• You or your family are victims of a violent crime in Colorado, or
• You or your family are residents of Colorado who have been victimized in a state or country that does not have a victim compensation program or will not cover your loss.

To be eligible for victim compensation in Colorado, you must meet certain criteria from the Crime Victim Compensation Statute:

• The victim sustains mental or bodily injury, dies, or suffers property damage to locks, windows, or doors to residential property as a result of the crime.
• The victim cooperates with law enforcement officials.
• The police were notified within 72 hours after the crime occurred.
• The injury or death of the victim was not the result of the victim's own wrongdoing or substantial provocation.
• The victimization occurred on or after July 1, 1982.
• The application for compensation was submitted within one year from the date of the crime or within six months for property damage claims.

The local victim compensation board may waive some of these requirements for good cause or in the interest of justice. This includes application deadlines.

What Losses Are Eligible for Victim Compensation?

Losses directly related to the compensable crime are eligible for reimbursement, and may include:

• Medical Expenses
• Mental Health Expenses
• Lost wages
• Loss of support to dependents
• Residential Property Damage to Exterior Windows
• Locks and Doors
• Funeral Expenses

Tap the PHONE NUMBER to make a call.  Tap the LINK to visit the website.

Resource Information Packets

17th Judicial District Attorney’s Office
1100 Judicial Center Drive, Suite 100
Brighton, CO 80601
303.659.7720
adamsbroomfieldda.org

17th Judicial Crime Victim Witness
303.659.7735

17th Judicial Crime Victim Compensation
303.835.5690
crimevictimcompensation.org

Adams County Jail
303.289.4441

Adams County Department of Human Services
303.287.8831

Adams County Coroner's Office
303.659.1027

Adams County General Resources
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Adams County Resource Guide (PDF)
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Adams County Resource Guide (PDF)
Spanish Version - Tap Here

Weld County District Attorney
970.356.4010

Weld County Victim Witness
970.356-4010 (Dial 2)

Weld County Crime Victim Compensation
970.356.4010

Weld County Jail
970.356.4015

Weld County Coroner's Office
970.400.4990

Family Tree
Domestic Violence Services and Shelter
303.421.9205
www.thefamilytree.org

A Women's Place
Domestic Violence Services and Shelter
970.356.4226
www.awpdv.org

Asian Pacific Development Center
303.393.0304
apdc.org

Blue Bench
303.322.7273 (24 hours)
TDD 303.329.0023
303.329.0031 (Spanish)
thebluebench.org

Parents of Murdered Children & Other
Survivors of Homicide
888.818.7662

SAVA Center
(Sexual Assault Victim Advocate)
970.472.4200 24 Hour Hotline

Project Safeguard
303.637.7761

Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority
Assistance for Victims of Auto Theft

Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD)
303.425.5905
madd.org

Denver Center for Crime Victims:
Immigration Services
303.860.0660

National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children (NationalDEC)
720-281-5939  or 641-521-7220
https://www.nationaldec.org