Town of Keenesburg
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Crime Victim Rights & Resources

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.

Victims of the crimes specified within the Victim Rights Act have the right to:

• Be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect.
• Be informed of all “critical stages” of the criminal justice process (victims of crimes must request
• notification, in writing, for post-sentencing critical stages).
• Prepare a victim witness statement.
• Be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse and to be informed about what steps can be taken if he or she is subjected to intimidation, harassment, or abuse.
• 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 the person’s behalf.
• Be informed of the status of the case and any scheduling changes or cancellations.
• Be present and heard regarding bond reduction or modification, acceptance of plea agreement,   sentencing, or modification of a sentence.
• 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.
• Have the victim’s social security number redacted or excluded from criminal justice document(s) when   records are released to someone other than the victim, a criminal justice agency, or the defendant’s attorney of record.
• 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).
• Consult with the District Attorney prior to any disposition of the case or before the case goes to trial and be informed of the case disposition.
• Be informed of the status of the case and any scheduling changes or cancellations, if known in   advance.
• Be informed of the availability of financial assistance and community resources.
• Know the right to be informed about the   possibility of restorative justice.
• Be provided with appropriate employer intercession services regarding court appearances and
• meetings with criminal justice officials.
• Have the court determine the restitution and be informed of the right to pursue a civil judgment.
• Be assured the court, prosecutor, and other law enforcement officials will take appropriate action to achieve a swift and fair resolution of the proceedings.
• Preview pre-sentence report at the discretion of the District Attorney.
• A safe and secure waiting area during court proceedings whenever practicable.
• Be notified of the referral of an offender to community corrections. 
• 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.
• Upon written request, 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.
• Be informed of the filing of a petition to cease sex offender registration. 
• Prevent any party at any court proceeding from compelling testimony regarding a victim address, phone number, or place of employment.
• Informed of any request from progression from the state mental health hospital and the right to be heard at any hearing regarding the request for progression.

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

Crime victims 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 that provide;

•   Medical and emergency services

•   Mental health and social services

•   Translation or interpreting

•   Intervention with landlords, creditors, and employers

•   Legal resources

•   Resources for identity theft victims

•   Transportation and childcare

•   Victim compensation

•   Other support services

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.

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.

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 your abuser was arrested, (s)he may be released on bond or some other form of release. Please do not rely on an arrest as a guarantee of your safety. If you need access to shelter or other services, contact a police officer or victim advocate for assistance. If the suspect was arrested, Colorado Vine will notify you of the suspect’s release from custody unless you opt out.

Colorado Vine helps crime victims obtain information about the custody status of jail inmates under supervision in the Colorado county jails that are online with the system. Victims can view COLORADO VINE to receive free, confidential, automated custody status updates on offenders.

To view inmate information through VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday), go online at:

 www.colorado-vine.com or call 1-888-263-8463

Monday-Friday

(Arrests from 6am Sunday-6am Friday)

2:00 PM

Weld County Courthouse by Video

For additional information, including courtroom location, and court dates for juvenile suspects, call the District Attorney’s Office Victim/Witness Unit at 970-356-4010 

Saturday and Sunday

(Arrests made from 6am Friday-6am Sunday)

9:00 AM

North Jail Complex 2110 0 Street • Greeley, Co 80631

Intimidation, harassment and stalking are crimes. If you are being intimidated, harassed, or stalked, or if you feel you are in danger at any time, please call 911. 

Also available are:

PROTECTION ORDERS: A judge orders a person to have no contact with you. If this is in place and the person contacts you, they may be arrested. To obtain further information regarding a protection order, call Weld County Court at 970-356-4000.

For crime prevention suggestions about how to be safer and make your home more secure, or to obtain information about Neighborhood Watch, call the Keenesburg Police Department at
303-732-4281, and ask to speak with an officer. 

T- AND U-VISAS: Victims of certain qualifying criminal activities, including domestic violence, sexual assault, hate crimes, human trafficking, involuntary servitude, and certain other serious offenses may qualify for immigration benefits to encourage victims to come forward and work with law enforcement . Victims can remain and work in the United States for up to four years once granted U nonimmigrant status. U nonimmigrant status may be extended beyond four years in limited circumstances; victims can also apply for a Green Card, also known as lawful permanent residency, if they meet certain requirements. USCIS administers the application process.

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Intermountain Health Platte Valley Hospital
303-498-1600

North Colorado Medical Center
970-352-4121

United Hospital Center of the Rockies
970-624-2500

Good Samaritan Hospital
303-689-6933

The Children's Hospital
720-777-1234

Suicide and Crisis Lifeline
988

Sexual Assault Victim Advocate Center
970-472-4200

Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley
303-772-4422

North Range Behavioral Health
303-857-2723

Suicide Education & Support
970-313-1089

Weld County Department of Human Services
970-352-1551

Crisis Support Services - North Range Behavioral Health
970-347-2120

United Way Information
211

Guadalupe Shelter
970-353-3720

SAVA Rape Crisis
877-352-7273

A Woman's Place
970-356-4226

Island Grove (Detox)
970-356-6664

Keenesburg Police Department
303-732-4281

Hudson Police Department
303-536-9311

Colorado State Patrol
970-506-4999

Weld County Coroner's Office
970-392-4545

Weld County District Attorney
970-356-4010

District Attorney Victim Witness Unit
970-356-4010

Victim Compensation Extension
970-356-4010 Extension 4676

Weld County Sheriff’s Office
970-356-4015

Communication Center (Dispatch)
970-356-4015

Weld County Jail
1-800-436-9276 EXT 0

Weld County Juvenile Detention
970-304-6220