The original Victim Rights Act became effective in January, 1993 after the law was signed by Governor Romer. The Victim Rights Act was most recently amended in 2012. The Victim Rights Act provides victims an active role in the criminal justice process in an attempt to balance the scales of justice. The following is a summary of the rights guaranteed by the Victim Rights Act (For a complete listing of your rights, please refer to Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-4.1-301 through § 24-4.1-304.)

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