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VICTIM RIGHTS ACT CRIMES Murder Manslaughter Criminally negligent homicide and vehicular homicide Assault - Physical, Vehicular Menacing Kidnapping Sexual assault Incest & aggravated incest Child abuse Sexual exploitation of children Crimes against at-risk adults and at-risk juveniles Indecent exposure Violation of a criminal protection order issued against a person charged with sexual assault Robbery - aggravated, aggravated of a controlled substance Crimes for which the underlying foundation has been determined to be domestic violence Careless driving that results in the death of another person Failure to stop at the scene of an accident that results in the death of another person Stalking Ethnic intimidation; Retaliation against a victim or witness Intimidation and aggravated intimidation of a victim or witness Any criminal attempt, conspiracy, criminal solicitation, or accessory involving any of the crimes specified above ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► If a victim is deceased or incapacitated, these rights may be exercised by the victim’s spouse, parent, child, sibling, grandparent, significant other, or other lawful representative. PARK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VICTIM SERVICES VICTIMS' BILL OF RIGHTS Victims' and Witnesses of Crime Have the Right to: Be treated with dignity 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; Speedy return of their property used for evidence; Notification from officials about arrest, release of defendants, time and location of legal proceeding, sentencing, and parole hearings; Be informed about eligibility for state crime compensation or financial support, where applicable, and the right to 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 DCJ. For additional information, call the Office for Victims' Programs at the Division of Criminal Justice at [PHONE REDACTED] or 1-[PHONE REDACTED]. PARK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VICTIM SERVICES To reach a Victim Advocate 24/7 call the Non-Emergency Dispatch at (719) 836-4121, then press 5 Mountain Peace Shelter CRISIS HOTLINE (303) 838-7176 Bailey Office (303) 816-5912 Fairplay Office (719) 836-4110 Case Report # Deputy # Advocate ---PAGE BREAK--- PARK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VICTIM SERVICES PARK COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE VICTIM SERVICES ► ► ► ► ► ► ► ► Crisis intervention and follow-up services for victims and families; Assistance obtaining emergency shelter; Assistance with the Victim Compensation application and liaison with the Victim Compensation Board; Information concerning the status of an investigation and accompaniment to court; Assistance with employers, landlords, creditors, service providers, criminal justice system and other relevant parties; Safety planning assistance and protection order assistance; Community liaison during natural disasters; Community awareness presentations concerning Victim Services to groups, schools and businesses. The Park County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services Program can assist victims, witnesses, and their family and friends following a crime or incident by providing: INFORMATION ABOUT PROTECTION ORDERS Temporary Protection Orders (TPOs) may be obtained by going to the Park County Court located in Fairplay, Colorado. For assistance in filling out TPOs and/or accompaniment to court please call Park County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services, Mountain Peace Shelter, or Colorado Legal Services. If you already have a private attorney, they can assist you with this process. VICTIM COMPENSATION If you or a member of your family have been injured as a result of a crime, you may be eligible for compensation for financial loss. Medical and hospital expenses, outpatient care and/or counseling, burial expenses and loss of earnings and/or support may qualify. You may also be compensated for replacement or repair of windows, doors and locks, or other security devices on dwellings when damaged in the commission of a crime. For initial assistance with this process call Park County Sheriff’s Office Victim Services [PHONE REDACTED], or the Victim Advocate at the Park County District Attorney’s Office [PHONE REDACTED] ext. 242. USEFUL PHONE NUMBERS ALL EMERGENCIES - 911 Alma Police Department Aspen Point Mental Health Crisis Line 24/7 Colorado Legal Services Department of Human Services Fairplay Police Department Mountain Peace Shelter Park County District Attorney’s Office Park County Combined Court Park County Coroner Park County Jail Park County Public Health Park County Sheriff’s Office Senior Coalition Women, Infants & Children (WIC) 11th Judicial District Victim Compensation Admin District Attorney’s Office (719) 836-2712 (303) 838-5013 (719) 836-9087 (877) 463-6024 (719) 539-4251 (303) 816-5939 (719) 836-4139 (719) 836-2840 (303) 838-7176 (719) 836-2080 (719) 836-2940 ext 222 or 223 (719) 836-4340 (719) 836-4370 (303) 816-5970 (719) 836-4161 (719) 836-2494 (719) 836-4295 (303) 816-5974 (719) 269-0170 (719) 269-0170