List of Rights

List of Rights

To be treated with fairness, respect and dignity
To be informed of and present for all “critical stages” of the criminal justice process
To be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse, and the right to be informed 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 present and heard regarding bond reduction, acceptance of plea negotiations, case disposition, sentencing, or modification of sentence
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 prepare a Victim Impact Statement and to be present and/or heard at sentencing
To have restitution ordered and to be informed of the right to pursue a civil judgment against the person convicted of the crime
To a prompt return of the victim’s property when no longer needed as evidence
To be informed of the availability of financial assistance and community services
To be given 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
Upon request, to be informed when a person accused or convicted of the crime is released from custody, is paroled, escapes or absconds from probation or parole
Upon written request, to be informed of and heard at any reconsideration of sentence, parole hearing, or commutation of sentence
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 or program or is permanently or conditionally transferred or released from any state hospital
To view all or a portion of the presentence report of the probation department at the discretion of the District Attorney
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
To be informed of the process for enforcing compliance with the Victim Rights Act
Additional rights and services are provided to child victims or witnesses. Law enforcement, prosecutors, and judges are encouraged to designate one or more individuals to try to assure the child and their family understand the legal proceedings and have support and assistance to deal with the emotional impact of the crime and the subsequent criminal proceedings.