The Crime Victim Rights Act is to ensure that victims of crime are honored and protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protection afforded to criminal defendants.
Under the Constitution of the State of Colorado, victims of a crime have the right to be made aware of "critical stages" in the criminal justice process, including the right to be heard, when relevant.
Download the guidance document, listed below, relevant for you and your agency and watch webinar trainings below:
VRA Training Videos
The Basics
Learn more about Colorado's Victim Rights Act and how victims are provided rights throughout the criminal justice system.
Colorado Victim Rights Act YouTube Video
Colorado Victim Rights Act Video Transcript
To request a certificate of completion, email Kim Branham. For accommodations, please email the Office for Victims Programs or submit a CDPS Issue Reporting, Accommodation and Translation Request Webform.
For District Attorneys
Learn more about Colorado's Victim Rights Act specific to the role of a Deputy District Attorney in providing victims with rights throughout the criminal justice system.
Colorado Victim Rights Act for Deputy District Attorneys YouTube Video
Colorado Victim Rights Act for Deputy District Attorneys Video Transcript
To request a certificate of completion, email Kim Branham. For accommodations, please email the Office for Victims Programs or submit a CDPS Issue Reporting, Accommodation and Translation Request Webform.
For Law Enforcement
Learn more about Colorado's Victim Rights Act specific to the role of law enforcement in providing victims with rights throughout the criminal justice system.
Colorado Victim Rights Act for Law Enforcement YouTube Video
Colorado Victim Rights Act for Law Enforcement Video Transcript
To request a certificate of completion, email Kim Branham. For accommodations, please email the Office for Victims Programs or submit a CDPS Issue Reporting, Accommodation and Translation Request Webform.
