Victims and witnesses have a right to:

• Be treated with dignity, respect, and compassion
• Protection from intimidation and harm
• Be kept informed about various phases of their case, including investigation, prosecution, trial, and sentencing
• Provide information and input into the criminal justice process, especially at such key points as plea-bargaining, sentencing, and parole release hearings
• The speedy return of their property used for evidence
• Notification from officials about arrests, release of defendants, the time and location of legal proceeding, and sentencing and parole hearings
• Be informed about eligibility for state crime compensation or financial support, where applicable
• Be helped in completing application forms in a timely manner when applicable
• Request and utilize the services of the Victim Advocate Program

If all local efforts to obtain your rights have failed, you may request assistance from the Governor’s Victim’s Coordinating Committee at the Division of Criminal Justice. For additional information, call the Office for Victims Programs at the Division of Criminal Justice (303) 239-4442 or (888) 282-1080.