Our Victim’s Assistance Unit is here to help. It is served by victim advocates and community volunteers who give their time serving crime victims. The unit provides
on-call service for crime victims 24 hours a day, seven days a week for crisis intervention needs. In addition, the program offers referrals to support services and
assistance through the court process.

Call Us at 303-660-7535 

Dispatch for On-Call Advocate
303-660-7500

Visit our web page. 

The Constitution of the State of Colorado and the laws of the state C.R.S. § 24-4.1-302 (1) guarantee certain rights to the 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.

Victims of the crimes listed have the right to:

• Be treated with fairness, respect and dignity
• Be informed of and present for all “critical stages” of the criminal justice process
• Be informed about what steps can be taken and protections can be afforded if he/she is subjected to any intimidation or harassment
• Notification of any change in the status of the accused including release or discharge from the county jail
• Information on charges filed
• Information on charges not filed in misdemeanor cases
• Have SSN redacted from criminal justice documents if released to the public.
• Assurance of swift and fair resolution of the proceedings
• Consult with the District Attorney prior to any disposition of the case or before a case goes to trial and be informed of the final disposition of the case
• Be informed of the status of the case and any scheduling changes or cancellations
• Prepare a Victim Impact Statement and to be present and/or heard at sentencing
• Restitution and to be informed of the right to pursue a civil judgment
• Prompt return of the victim’s property when no longer needed as evidence
• Information on the of the availability of financial assistance and community services
• Appropriate employer intercession services regarding court appearances and meetings with criminal justice officials
• Whenever practicable, to have a safe, secure waiting area
• Be informed of the results of any court-ordered HIV testing
• Be informed of any post-conviction proceedings related to DNA issues
• Inform victims of certain cold cases of any change in status of the case
• Upon request, provide victims of cold cases for which the crime has a statute of limitations of longer than 3 years, an annual update concerning the status of the case
• To be informed of any rights which the victim has pursuant to the Constitution of the United States or the State of Colorado
• Request a copy of the law enforcement report and other documents related to the case, including the right to receive a free copy of the initial incident report. The release of any such documents associated with the investigation is at the discretion of the law enforcement agency based on the status of the case.
• If a victim or a victim’s designee is unavailable to be present for the critical stages described in paragraph (d) of this subsection (I) and the victim or the victim’s designee wishes to address the court, the right to request that the court, within the court’s resources, arrange and provide the means for the victim or the victim’s designee to provide input to the court beyond a written victim impact statement.
• Be informed of the existence of a criminal protection order under section 18-1-1001, C.R.S. or section 19-2-707, C.R.S., and upon request of the victim, information about provisions that may be added or modified, and the process for requesting such an addition or modification.
• Disclosure by agent of defense-initiated victim outreach.
• Be notified if there is a petition for sealing of records

For further information regarding your rights go to: www.dcj.state.co.us/ovp

If the 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.

After conviction of a crime against a victim, your state or local correctional authorities will enroll you in VINE or another notification program. This will provide you the following information:

• The institution where the person is incarcerated or otherwise being held
• The projected release date of the person
• Any release of the person, including furlough, work release, or community corrections in advance of release
• Escape of the person
• Any release or discharge from confinement of the person and conditions of that release
• The death of the person while in a correctional facility or program

Pursuant to section 12-240-139 (1)(b) of the Colorado Revised Statute

Forensic Medical Evidence – 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.

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)

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 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.

If you have questions about a person in custody, please visit www.dcsheriff.net/inmates/

For additional questions about Victim Notification, call the appropriate Sheriff’s Office or Victim Services Program.

As a victim of the crimes listed, you may be entitled to the following services:

• Immediate crisis intervention and follow-up support Special services for juvenile, elderly, or victims with disabilities
• Referral to public and private individuals and organizations providing:
• Medical and other emergency services
• Mental health and social services
• Financial assistance
• Translation or interpretation services
• Intervention with creditors, landlords, and employers
• Legal resources
• Transportation and child care services
• Information about victim/offender dialogue
• Victim Compensation services
• Other support services

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.

The U-Visa program provides undocumented immigrants who were/are the victim of a crime with a temporary immigration status. U-Visa recipients must demonstrate that they are helping, or have helped, with a criminal investigation. For more information on this program, please contact your respective law enforcement agency in the appropriate jurisdiction where your victimization occurred.

Crisis Center - Domestic Violence Resources
Domestic Violence Helpline
303-688-8484
Suicidal Helpline
844-493-8255

Colorado Human Trafficking Hotline
866-455-5075 phone
Textline (text to number shown)
720-999-9724 

Combat Human Trafficking Web Site
https://combathumantrafficking.org

24-Hour Sexual Assault Hotline
303-322-7273

Colorado Coalition Against Sexual Assault (CCASA)
https://www.ccasa.org/

RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline
 www.rainn.org
1-800-656-4673

CO Crisis Services
1-844-493-8255 or text TALK to 38255
https://coloradocrisisservices.org/

CO Legal Services
https://www.coloradolegalservices.org

Veteran’s Crisis Line
https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
Dial 988, Press 1 or text 838255

Rocky Mountain Victim Law Center
https://www.rmvictimlaw.org

Address Confidentiality Program (ACP)
https://dcs.colorado.gov/acp

Violence Free CO
https://www.violencefreecolorado.org

Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ):
Office for Victims Programs (OVP)
https://dcj.colorado.gov/

File a Formal Victim Rights Act Complaint
https://dcj.colorado.gov/file-a-formal-complaint-victims-rights-act

If you have questions or need more information, please contact the law enforcement agency that is handling your case.

Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
303-660-7500
Victim Assistance
303-660-7535

Castle Rock Police
303-663-6100
Victim Assistance
303-663-6110

Elbert County Sheriff’s Office
303-621-2027

Simla Police
719-541-3900

Kiowa Police
303-621-2100
Victim Assistance
303-805-6126

Elizabeth Police
303-646-4664

Parker Police
303-841-9800
Victim Assistance
303-805-6601

Lone Tree Police
303-799-0533
Victim Assistance
720-509-1140

Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office
719-743-2426

Limon Police
719-775-9211

Hugo Marshall’s Office
719-743-2485
Victim Assistance
719-743-2889

You may qualify for financial assistance from the Colorado Victim Compensation fund. For eligibility information please contact the Victim Compensation office for the 23rd Judicial District at 720-733-4580.

If you have questions concerning the prosecution or court status of your case, contact the Victim/Witness Unit in the District Attorney’s Office.

Douglas County Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
720-733-4500

Victim Witness Unit
720-733-4531

Elbert County Office
751 Ute Street
P.O. Box 493 Kiowa, CO 80117
303-621-2875

Lincoln County Office
103 3rd Street
P.O. Box 307
Hugo, CO 80821
719-743-2223

If all local efforts to obtain your rights have failed, you may request assistance from the Crime Victim Services Advisory Board. Please contact:

Division of Criminal Justice Office for Victims’ Programs
700 Kipling Street, Suite 1000
Denver, CO 80215
303-239-5719 phone
303-239-5743 fax
Outside metro area call
1-888-282-1080
www.dcj.state.co.us/ovp

Victim Assistance Programs do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability, and age in the delivery of services.

For information on filing a civil rights complaint see the U.S. Department of Justice, Office of Justice Programs, Office for Civil Rights: www.ojp.usdoj.gov/about/offices/ocr

Crime  Victim Compensation Fund
23rd Judicial District
4000 Justice Way, Suite 2525A
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: 720-733-4580
Fax: 720-733-4672
Email: DAVICTIMCOMP@CODA23.GOV

https://dcj.colorado.gov/dcj-offices/victims-programs/crime-victim-compensation

Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) is a victim service program that is governed by Colorado law. Not all crime victims or crime related losses are eligible for reimbursement or payment. The CVC statute, C.R.S. 24-4.1-101 et seq., limits the types of crimes and losses that are eligible for financial assistance.

If you are a Mental Health Provider Please click HERE for more information.

The Victim Compensation program is fully funded through fines collected from adults and juveniles who have been convicted of crimes, including traffic offenses.  Awards to victims are made by the Crime Victim Compensation Board of the District, whose three members are volunteer citizens appointed by the District Attorney.  Each judicial district has a separate CVC program. Each program is different and helps individuals that were victimized inside of their jurisdiction. This CVC program serves the Eighteenth Judicial District, Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert and Lincoln Counties.

If you or a loved one has been victimized by a violent crime, the Victim Compensation Program may be able to help. While no amount of money can ease the trauma of a violent crime, Victim Compensation can help relieve the resulting financial burden on victims and their families.

Who Qualifies

• Victims of violent crimes
• Relatives and family members of primary victims
• Relatives and family members of deceased victims
• Persons who are authorized to act on behalf of the victims

Losses that may be compensable

• Reasonable medical and hospital expenses
• Mental health expenses
• Replacement or repair of dentures, hearing aids, eyeglasses and other medically necessary devices
• Exterior Residential doors, locks, or windows that were damaged during the commission of a crime
• Re-keying of vehicles
• Loss of earnings not covered by sick time, vacation time, or PTO
• Loss of household support (eligibility restrictions apply) – NO LONGER AVAILABLE FOR CRIMES THAT OCCURED ON OR AFTER 1/1/18.
• Crime Scene Clean Up
• Funeral expenses
• Travel expenses for secondary victims to attend the funeral – AVAILABLE FOR CRIMES THAT OCCURED ON OR AFTER 1/1/22.
• Loss of support to dependents (due to victim’s death only)

Losses that are not compensable

• Repair of motor vehicles
• Personal property loss and damage
• Rent and other personal bills
• Moving expenses
• Loss of money
• Pain and suffering

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

* The Crime Victim Compensation Board may waive some of the requirements for good cause or in the interest of justice.*
1.  The victim sustained mental injury, physical injury, death or damage to exterior residential doors, locks or windows as the result of a compensable crime.
2.  The victim fully cooperated with law enforcement officials (law enforcement, district attorney, etc.).
3.  The crime was reported to a law enforcement agency within 72 hours.
4.  The injury or death of the victim was not the result of the victim’s own wrongdoing or substantial provocation.
5.  The victimization occurred on, or after July 1, 1982.
6.  The application was submitted within one year from the date of the crime, or, within six months for residential property
damage to exterior doors, locks, or windows.
7.  The crime occurred in Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert or Lincoln County, or, the victim is a resident of the 18th Judicial
District but the crime occurred in a state or country that does not have a CVC program.

GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.  There does not need to be an arrest or charges filed for a victim to be eligible for compensation.
2.  Compensation may be requested for medical expenses, mental health therapy, medically necessary devices (dentures, eye-glasses, hearing aids, prostheses), loss of income due to injury, home health services, funeral expenses, exterior residential doors/locks/windows, loss of support to dependents in the event of death and loss of household support (eligibility restrictions do apply). Requests must be directly related to the crime reported to law enforcement.
3.  Compensation for property damage may be awarded for the cost of replacement or repair to exterior residential doors/locks/windows that are damaged during the commission of a crime. Compensation may also be awarded for rekeying of vehicles.
4.  By law, you must utilize all other sources of financial assistance or reimbursement, including private insurance, Medicaid and Medicare.
5.  Please attach bills, receipts and estimates directly related to the crime. You may submit your application if you have not received an invoice or bill yet, but please forward bills as you receive them.
6.  Your claim will be verified and presented to the CVC Board. This process can take 30-60 days after we have received and verified your losses.
7.  Compensation may not exceed the statutory limit of $30,000. Compensation for individual categories is limited by Board policy. Please call 720-874-8787 for specific category limits.
8.  Should your request be denied, you have the right to request reconsideration of the Board’s decision. You will be notified by mail of the reason for the denial and we will inform you of your right to submit new and/or additional information. This information must address the reason(s) for the Board’s denial. You may request reconsideration by contacting the CVC program within 90 days from the date that you received the denial letter. If the Board denies reconsideration, you may have the Board’s decision reviewed in accordance with the Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
9.  Please note: Victim Compensation cannot compensate for property loss or damage, rent or other personal bills, loss of cash, pain and suffering, and repair to vehicles.