Title 24, Government - State

(1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (1)(c) of this section, a cost of one hundred sixty-three dollars for felonies, seventy-eight dollars for misdemeanors, forty-six dollars for class 1 misdemeanor traffic offenses, and thirty-three dollars for class 2 misdemeanor traffic of…

Sections 24-4.1-117 to 24-4.1-120 originally took effect July 1, 1981. Sections 24-4.1-101 to 24-4.1-116 originally took effect July 1, 1982. Source: L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1140, § 5, effective July 1.

On or before October 1, 1985, and on or before each October 1 thereafter, the court executive of each judicial district shall report to the state court administrator the amount of money collected by the judicial district in the prior fiscal year and the amount of money distribute…

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the crime victim services advisory board created in section 24-4.1-117.3 (1). (2) "Profits from the crime" means: (a) Any property obtained through or income generated from the commission of the crim…

(1) The general assembly hereby finds that the state has a compelling interest in preventing any person who is convicted of a crime from profiting from the crime and in recompensing victims of the crime. It is therefore the intent of the general assembly to provide a mechanism wh…

It shall be the duty of the victim, the victim's attorney, or the victim's representative to notify the board within thirty days of the filing of any compensable claim under section 24-4.1-201. Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 653, § 2, effective May 14.

If more than one claim is filed against the moneys in escrow pursuant to section 24-4.1-201, the board shall disburse payments from the escrow account on a pro rata basis of all judgments obtained, according to the amount of money in the escrow account as compared to the amount o…

Any action taken by a person who is accused or convicted of a crime or who enters a plea of guilty, whether by way of the execution of a power of attorney, the creation of corporate entities, or any other action, to defeat the purpose of this part 2 shall be null and void as agai…

Interest earned on the moneys deposited in the escrow account pursuant to section 24-4.1-201 shall accrue to the benefit of the payee of the account. Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 654, § 2, effective May 14.

No later than February 15 of each year, the board shall make available a report to the general assembly for the previous calendar year of an accounting of all funds received and disbursed under this part 2. The board shall notify, in the most cost-effective manner available, each…

This part 2 shall apply to offenses committed on or after January 1, 1985. Source: L. 84: Entire part added, p. 654, § 2, effective May 14.

The short title of this part 3 is the "Victim Rights Act". Source: L. 2022: Entire section added, (SB 22-049), ch. 152, p. 969, § 1, effective May 6.

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the full and voluntary cooperation of victims of and witnesses to crimes with state and local law enforcement agencies as to such crimes is imperative for the general effectiveness and well-being of the criminal justice system o…

As used in this part 3, and for no other purpose, including the expansion of the rights of any defendant: (1) "Crime" means any of the following offenses, acts, and violations as defined by the statutes of the state of Colorado, whether committed by an adult or a juvenile: (a) Mu…

(1) In order to preserve and protect a victim's rights to justice and due process, each victim of a crime has the following rights: (a) The right to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity, and to be free from intimidation, harassment, or abuse, throughout the criminal jus…

(1) Law enforcement agencies, prosecutorial agencies, judicial agencies, and correctional agencies shall ensure that victims of crimes are afforded the rights described in section 24-4.1-302.5. (1.5) If a crime victim is deceased or incapacitated, one or more members of the victi…

(1) In addition to all rights afforded to a victim or witness under section 24-4.1-302.5, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges are encouraged to designate one or more persons to provide the following services on behalf of a child who is involved in criminal proceedin…

(1) When any person attempting defense-initiated victim outreach contacts any victim of any crime, the person shall immediately provide full and unambiguous disclosure of: (a) The person's legal name; and (b) The fact that the person is acting as an agent for the person accused o…

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Certification form" or "certification" means the federal form I-918, supplement B, "U Nonimmigrant Status Certification", or any successor form, required under 8 U.S.C. sec. 1184 (p)(1) and 8 CFR 214.14 (c)(2)(i)…

(1) For the time period of September 1, 2021, through June 30, 2022, and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a certifying agency shall process and either sign or decline to sign a certification form within one hundred twenty days after receipt of a request. (2) …

(1) Upon request, a certifying official from a certifying agency shall execute and sign the certification form when it is determined that the victim: (a) Was a victim of qualifying criminal activity; and (b) Has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful to the de…

A certifying agency is prohibited from disclosing the personal identifying information or immigration status of a victim or person requesting the certification except to comply with federal or state law or process. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1060), ch. 126, p. 513…

Certifying agencies shall provide information regarding the U visa and the agency's procedures for certification to victims. Source: L. 2021: Entire part added, (HB 21-1060), ch. 126, p. 514, § 1, effective September 1.

(1) On or before September 1, 2022, and on or before each March 1 thereafter, a certifying agency that receives a request for a certification shall report to the division of criminal justice in the department of public safety on an annual basis and in aggregate form, subject to t…

As used in this part 5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Brain injury" has the same meaning as set forth in section 26-1-301. (2) "Entity" means a state organization or other organization that would contract with the state to run a pilot program, as described in sectio…

As used in this article 4.2, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Board" means the victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement board created in each judicial district, as described in section 24-4.2-101 (1). (2) "Fund" means the victims and witnesses assistance an…

(1) There is hereby created in each judicial district a victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement board. Each board shall be composed of five members appointed by the chief judge of the judicial district. In making such appointments, the chief judge shall consider whet…

The district attorney and his legal and administrative staff shall assist the board in the performance of its duties pursuant to this article. Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 662, § 22, effective July 1.

(1) The victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement fund is hereby established in the office of the court administrator of each judicial district. The fund shall consist of all moneys paid as a surcharge as provided in section 24-4.2-104. (1.3) The victims and witnesses …

(1) (a) (I) A surcharge equal to thirty-seven percent of the fine imposed for each felony, misdemeanor, or class 1 or class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense, or a surcharge of one hundred sixty-three dollars for felonies, seventy-eight dollars for misdemeanors, forty-six dollars for…

(1) Thirteen percent of the aggregate amount of the moneys in the fund, after payment of the expenses specified in section 24-4.2-103 (4), shall be deposited with the state treasurer to the credit of the fund created pursuant to section 24-33.5-506. (2) Not less than eighty-five …

The court administrator of each judicial district shall be the custodian of the fund, and all disbursements from the fund shall be paid by him upon written authorization of the board. Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 664, § 22, effective July 1.

In the performance of its functions, the board, pursuant to article 4 of this title, may promulgate rules and regulations prescribing the procedures to be followed in the making, filing, and evaluation of grant applications, criteria for evaluation, fiscal procedures including pr…

(1) Each victims and witnesses assistance and law enforcement board and each crime victim compensation board shall submit a report to the executive director of the department of public safety by such date each year as shall be specified by the executive director of the department…

Nothing in this article shall preclude a home rule county, city, city and county, or municipality from enacting provisions to provide funds for law enforcement agencies and victims and witnesses assistance programs through charges assessed on fines imposed for violation of local …

The surcharge specified in section 24-4.2-104 shall apply to offenses committed on or after January 1, 1985. Source: L. 84: Entire article added, p. 664, § 22, effective July 1.

(1) There is hereby created within the office of the executive director of the department of transportation an office of transportation safety, the head of which shall be the director of the office of transportation safety. The director shall be appointed by the executive directo…

(1) There is hereby created within the office of transportation safety a coordinator of transportation safety, who shall be the director of the office. (2) The office of transportation safety shall have the following powers, duties, and functions: (a) To consult with state depart…

Effective July 1, 1991, such officers and employees who were engaged prior to said date in the performance of the powers, duties, and functions of the division of highway safety in the state department of highways and who, in the opinion of the executive director of the departmen…

The general assembly finds and declares that the affairs of the two Indian tribes whose reservations are largely within the state of Colorado, the Southern Ute tribe and the Ute Mountain Ute tribe, include matters of state interest and that the state of Colorado recognizes the sp…

As used in this article 44, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Commission" means the Colorado commission of Indian affairs established in section 24-44-102. (2) "Office" means the office of tribal and American Indian and Alaska Native affairs in the office of the lieuten…

The Colorado commission of Indian affairs is established in the office of tribal and American Indian and Alaska Native affairs in the office of the lieutenant governor. Source: L. 76: Entire article added, p. 632, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2025: Entire section amended, (SB 25-275…

(1) It is the duty of the office: (a) To coordinate intergovernmental dealings between tribal governments and this state; (b) To investigate the needs of Indians of this state and to facilitate the provision of technical assistance in the preparation of plans for the alleviation …

(1) (a) The commission consists of the following eleven voting members: (I) The lieutenant governor; (II) The executive directors of: (A) The department of human services; (B) The department of public health and environment; (C) The department of natural resources; and (D) The de…

(1) The office may employ an executive director to carry out the day-to-day responsibilities and business of the office and commission. The executive director is employed in the office of tribal and American Indian and Alaska Native affairs in the office of the lieutenant governo…

(1) The commission shall meet quarterly and at any other time as it deems necessary. Meetings may be called by the chairperson or by a petition signed by a majority of the voting members of the commission. Seventy-two hours' notice shall be given in writing, by email, or by phone…