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Colorado Megan's
Law and Victim's Rights The right to be informed
Any person who is a victim of a criminal act, or
such person's designee, legal guardian, or surviving immediate family members if
such person is deceased, shall have the right to be informed.
The right to be present
Any person who is a victim of a criminal act, or
such person's designee, legal guardian, or surviving immediate family members if
such person is deceased, shall have the right to be present at all critical
stages of the criminal justice process.
The right to be heard
(a) Any person who is a victim of a criminal act, or
such person's designee, legal guardian, or surviving immediate family members if
such person is deceased, shall have the right to be heard when relevant.
Please refer to the State of Colorado ARTICLE II, SECTION 16a for further
information regarding the victims' rights.
ARTICLE II, SECTION 16a.
Section 16a.
RIGHTS OF CRIME VICTIMS.
Any person who is a victim of a criminal act, or such person's designee,
legal guardian, or surviving immediate family members if such person is
deceased, shall have the right to be heard when relevant, informed, and present
at all critical stages of the criminal justice process. All terminology,
including the term "critical stages", shall be defined by the General Assembly.
| Contact Person: |
Diane Odendahl (303) 239-4222 |
| Offenders Required to Register: |
Adult and juvenile Colorado Sex Offenders convicted in the state of Colorado on or
after July 1, 1991. |
| Information Collected: |
Fingerprints, (fingerprint cards are produced in the state of Colorado),
photo, other identifying information including place of employment, registered
vehicles. |
| Administrating Agency: |
State Department of Investigation, local law enforcement. |
| Timeframe for Registration: |
Within 7 days of becoming a temporary or permanent resident; 7 days of
changing address. |
| Applies to Out of State Offenders: |
Yes |
| Duration of Requirement: |
Sexually violent predators must re-register quarterly for life. Class 1,2,
or 3 felony 20 years from the date of final release from court jurisdiction.
Class 4,5, or 6 felony 10 years from the date of final release from court
jurisdiction. |
| Verification of Address: |
No |
| Penalties for Non-Compliance: |
Conviction for a first offense is a misdemeanor; with a minimum 90 day jail
sentence. Conviction for a second offense is a felony conviction; with a minimum
one year sentence to the Department Of Corrections. (Juvenile sentences are 45
days and one year, respectively). |
| Access to Information: |
The public has access to information on registered sexual offenders only
through the local law enforcement agency where the offender is currently
registered. In Colorado, the SOR information is considered a public
record. |
| Confidentiality Provision: |
No (except nonfeasance, etc.) |
| Number Registered: |
7695 current as of 7-11-02 |
| Percent Compliance: |
Not known* |
| Internet Access: |
http://sor.state.co.us/ (Violent
Sexual Predators Only) |
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