GREELEY POLICE DEPARTMENT in cooperation with the departments of Evans, Windsor, Kersey, Ault, LaSalle, Johnstown and Eaton.  VICTIM ASSISTANCE (970) 350-9657 (970) 350-9667  Emergency 911

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This brochure is designed to inform and assist you with questions or concerns that you may have.

Victims of the crimes specified within the Victim’s Rights Act have the right to:

• Be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect
• Be informed about what steps can be taken if he or she is subjected to intimidation or harassment
• Information on all charges filed
• Notification of any change in the status of the accused
• Input into decisions regarding plea bargains, sentencing and parole hearings
• Restitution or civil remedy
• Release of property after the case is settled and it is no longer needed as evidence
• Employer intercession
• Notification of all case dispositions
• Timely notification of all court dates
• Instruction on community resources and other information that will assist recovery.

After conviction of a crime against a victim, and upon written request from the victim, your state or local correctional authorities will notify the victim of:

• The institution where the person is incarcerated or otherwise being held
• The projected release date of the person
• Any release of the person, including furlough, work release, or community corrections in advance of release
• Scheduled parole hearings for the person and any changes in hearing schedules
• Any escape of the person from a correctional facility or program
• Any release or discharge from confinement of the person and conditions of that release
• The death of the person while in a correctional facility or program

In addition, upon request of the victim, correctional officials will keep confidential the victim’s or immediate family’s addresses, phone numbers, places of employment, or other personal information.

If all local efforts to obtain your rights have failed, you may request assistance from the Victim’s Compensation and Assistance Coordinating Committee. For additional information, call the Office for Victim’s Programs at the Division of Criminal Justice (303)239-4442 or 1(888)282-1080, toll free.

As a victim of one of the crimes specified in the Victim’s Rights Act you may be entitled to the following services:

• Immediate crisis intervention and follow-up support
• Special services for juvenile, elderly or disabled victims
• Referral to public and private individuals and organizations providing
• Medical and other emergency services
• Mental health and social services
• Financial assistance
• Translation services
• Intervention with creditors, landlords and employers
• Legal resources
• Rehabilitative services
• Transportation and child care services
• Information about obtaining public records, including police reports
• Information about protective orders
• Other support services

Availability of Public Records

Greeley, Johnstown and Kersey victims may request a copy of their case report at the Weld County Sheriff Building, 350- 9627, 1950 0 Street in Greeley, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday. Copies of the report may be obtained at the current fee schedule. If the investigation is open, copies of the report may not be released. In such cases you will be advised to call the person assigned to the case.

Evans, La Salle, Windsor, Eaton, and Ault, reports may be requested from the respective Police Agency.

Protection for Crime Victims

Temporary restraining orders may be obtained by contacting the Family Court Clerk’s Office located in the Centennial Center 915 10th St., 351-7300 x4320. Assistance may be requested by calling GPD Victim Assistance Phone Number 350-9667. A restraining order produced by a private attorney is always an additional option. Modification of Protective Orders are done only by contacting the District Attorney’s Victim/Witness staff.

The DA Victim/Witness office will assist with forwarding any specific requests related to your case from the victim to the D.A. for their consideration.

Intimidation, harassment, and stalking are crimes and should be reported to local police. If you are in danger at anytime, call 911.

Victim Compensatory Benefits

If you or a member of your family has been injured as a result of a crime, you may be eligible for compensation for financial loss.

The Victim Compensation Board may award for:

• Medical and Hospital expenses
• Outpatient care
• Counseling
• Loss of medically necessary devices, such as eyeglasses or hearing aids
• Burial expenses
• Loss of earnings
• Loss of support to dependents
• Repair of residential doors, windows or other security devices.

To see if you qualify for Victim Compensation contact the Victim/Witness Office during normal business hours at 356-4010 Ext. 4746, or the Victim Services Unit at 350-9657 or 350-9667.

What Can I Expect

The initial shock following a crime, sudden death, or other trauma is a harsh and painful reality for everyone involved. As individuals we often react in many different ways when faced with crisis. Some common reactions may include:

Shock, disbelief, numbness
Anxiety, panicky feelings
Feeling “lost” or difficulty concentrating
Irritability, tearfulness, or anger
Blaming, self-doubt, guilt
Sleeping disturbances, loss of appetite
Flashbacks, unwanted memories
Depression or sadness
Withdrawal or isolation
Relationship problems
Unexplained physical pain

After some time has passed, it is possible to experience a full life after a crime or tragedy. As most people work through their feelings about the event, they begin to accept that they did the best they could under the circumstances, and have renewed energy to focus on their lives again.

WELD COUNTY SERVICES Greeley Police Department 350-9600 Greeley Police Investigations 350-9670 Victim Services Program 350-9657/350-9667 Evans Police Department 339-2441 Windsor Police Department 686-7433 Kersey Police Department 353-1681 La Salle Police Department 284-5541 Johnstown Police Department 587-0139 Eaton Police Department 454-2212 Ault Police Department 834-2852 Weld County Sheriff (Jail) 356-4015 District Attorney’s Office 356-4010 Victim/Witness Program 356-4010 Victim Compensation Program 356-4010 Greeley/Weld Records 350-9627 A Woman’s Place 356-4226 SASI (Rape Crisis) 352-7273 North Colorado Medical Center 352-4121 North Range Behavioral Health 347-2120 Social Services 352-1551 Island Grove (Detox) 356-6664 Suicide Education & Support Services 506-2737 EndSuicide.Org   WeldKids.Org

LARIMER COUNTY SERVICES (The area code for these numbers – 970) Larimer County Jail 498-5225 District Attorney’s Office 498-7200 Victim Assistance (DA) 498-7285 Victim Services (Sheriff) 498-5149 Crossroads (Safehouse) 482-3502 Poudre Valley Hospital 495-7000 Larimer Mental Health 498-7610 Social Services 498-6300

The Constitution of the State of Colorado and the laws of this state guarantee rights to the victims of the following crimes:

Murder: 1st and 2nd degree
Manslaughter
Criminally negligent homicide and vehicular homicide
Assault - 1st, 2nd , 3rd degree, vehicular
Menacing
Kidnapping - 1st, 2nd degree
Sexual Assault
Unlawful sexual contact
Robbery - aggravated, aggravated of a controlled substance
Incest and aggravated incest
Child Abuse
Sexual exploitation of children
Harassment by stalking
Ethnic intimidation
Careless driving that results in the death of another person
Failure to stop at the scene of an accident where the accident results in the death of another person
Crimes against at risk-adults or at-risk juveniles
Crimes for which the underlying foundation has been determined to be domestic violence
Any criminal attempt, conspiracy solicitation, or accessory of the above listed crimes.

Notification Of First Appearance In The Domestic Violence Court

Colorado law requires that a person charged with an act of domestic violence be arrested. Bond can be set only after an appearance before a judge or magistrate. The judge or magistrate will decide whether or not a bond should be issued and what conditions are made a part of that bond. As a victim, you have the right to attend the bond hearing and arraignment, and address the court. This notice will notify you of both the bond hearing and the arraignment dates & times. These two events may be on different days, depending on when the arrest was made.

* The bond hearing & arraignment will be held in Division G of the County Court, Centennial Center 915 10th Street, Greeley, first floor at 1:00 p.m.

* The bond hearing will be held at the North Jail, 2110 ‘O’ Street, Greeley, at 7:00 a.m.

* The arraignment will be held in Division G of the County Court, Centennial Center 915 10th Street, Greeley, first floor at 1:00 p.m. Thursday

* If the arrest is made on the day before a court holiday the bond hearing will be held at the North Jail, 2110 ‘O’ Street, Greeley. Please call the Weld County North Jail, Booking Department, at 356-4015 x3915 (before 7:00 a.m.) To determine the date & time of the bond hearing. The arraignment will be held in Division G of the County Court, Centennial Center 915 10th Street, first floor at 1:00 p.m. on the first Thursday (non-holiday) after the arrest.

**Your appearance is requested for the above listed arraignment date. You will have an opportunity to discuss your case with the deputy district attorney at the arraignment. A deputy district attorney will not be present at the weekend bond hearings, but you have the right to attend and address the court prior to the bond being set.

Please contact the District Attorney’s Victim/Witness Office tomorrow morning before 9:30 A.M. at 356-4010x4746 (Monday-Friday 8AM – 5PM) for important information

We are sorry to learn that you have been the victim of a crime. This experience may have created stress, fear, or confusion for you, and we would like to offer our help with any problems you may be experiencing as a result of this crime.