⛰️ Colorado Victim Rights & Resources
If you are a survivor of crime, abuse, or professional misconduct in Colorado, this guide helps you understand your legal rights, find reporting agencies, and access compensation or support services.
🚫 This guide is not a substitute for legal advice. If you are in immediate danger, call 911 or reach out to a crisis hotline listed on our Support and Help page. While we strive to provide accurate, current information, laws and agency procedures may change. Always verify details directly with official sources or consult a licensed attorney in your area.
📜 Your Rights Under Colorado Law
Colorado’s Victim Rights Act (VRA) guarantees rights to victims of certain crimes, including:
- The right to be treated with fairness, dignity, and respect
- The right to be informed of all critical stages of the criminal justice process
- The right to be heard in court
- The right to restitution
- The right to be protected from intimidation or harassment
🔗 Colorado Division of Criminal Justice – Victim Rights Act
📂 Public Records & Documentation
Victims may request:
- Police incident and investigation reports
- Court documents and filings
- Audio or video recordings (when available)
💡 Reference the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Requests should be made in writing and saved for documentation.
🏥 Requesting Medical Records
You may request:
- Your own records
- Records for a child or dependent (if authorized)
- Records of a deceased individual (with legal authority)
🔗 How to File a HIPAA Complaint
🧑⚕️ Reporting Licensed Healthcare Providers
Colorado Medical Board:
https://dpo.colorado.gov/Medical
Colorado Board of Nursing:
https://dpo.colorado.gov/Nursing
Board of Social Work Examiners:
https://dpo.colorado.gov/SocialWork
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA):
https://dpo.colorado.gov
⚠️ Document all complaint submissions, confirmation numbers, and correspondence.
💰 Victim Compensation in Colorado
Each judicial district in Colorado has a Victim Compensation Program. These programs assist with:
- Medical and counseling expenses
- Funeral and burial costs
- Loss of wages or support
- Replacement of doors, locks, or windows damaged in the crime
Eligibility:
- Report the crime to law enforcement within 72 hours (exceptions may apply)
- Cooperate with law enforcement
- Submit an application within 1 year of the crime
🔗 Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Program 📞 Local district contacts are listed on the website
🤝 VOCA-Funded Services in Colorado
VOCA funds are administered through Colorado’s Division of Criminal Justice.
🔗 Colorado VOCA Programs and Services 📞 Office for Victims Programs: (303) 239-5719
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