Crime Victim Rights Act (VRA)

What is the Victim Rights Act (VRA)?

The Victim Rights Act (VRA) in Colorado ensures that crime victims are treated with fairness, respect, dignity and that they are free from intimidation, harassment, and abuse. The VRA also helps to ensure that victims are informed of critical stages of the criminal justice process and that they may be present for, and heard, at certain stages as well.

Post-Sentencing Notification

Following the sentencing of an offender, the offender will be supervised by a post-sentencing agency. After sentencing, you will be automatically enrolled for notification except when the offender is sentenced to probation.

If the offender was sentenced to probation and you wish to be notified, please fill out the appropriate form and return it to the probation department that is supervising the defendant:

Learn more about The Role and Responsibilities of the Probation Department.

Use the interactive map to locate and contact the Victim Witness Specialist in your area

Being a victim of a crime and experiencing the court system can be difficult and confusing.  Contact the District Attorney’s Office in the judicial district where the crime occurred and ask for a Victim Witness Specialist.  A Victim Witness Specialist can provide support, information, and referrals. 

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Learn More About The Victim Rights Act (Recorded Webinars)

The Basics

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Colorado Victim Rights Act YouTube Video

Colorado Victim Rights Act Video Transcript

Learn more about Colorado's Victim Rights Act and how victims are provided rights throughout the criminal justice system.   

For District Attorneys

Colorado Victim Rights Act for Deputy District Attorneys YouTube Video

Colorado Victim Rights Act for Deputy District Attorneys Video Transcript

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.

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For Law Enforcement

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Colorado Victim Rights Act for Law Enforcement YouTube Video

Colorado Victim Rights Act for Law Enforcement Video Transcript

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.