Colorado Victims’ Rights Quiz

Part 1: Victims’ Rights Basics. In what year did Colorado voters pass the constitutional amendment establishing specific rights for crime victims?

• 1987

• 1992

• 2001

• 2010

Part 1: Victims’ Rights Basics. Which of the following is a right guaranteed to crime victims in Colorado?

• The right to remain silent

• The right to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity

• The right to exclude police from investigations

• The right to immunity from all civil actions

Part 1: Victims’ Rights Basics. The Colorado Victim Rights Amendment states that a crime victim has the right to be:

• Prosecuted

• Imprisoned

• Heard, informed, and present at all critical stages of the criminal justice process

• None of the above

Part 1: Victims’ Rights Basics. Under the Act, victims must be notified of which of the following?

• Changes in the status of the accused

• All vacation requests by the defense

• The victim’s own prior criminal history

• Jury service openings

Part 1: Victims’ Rights Basics. Which statute defines what crimes are covered under the Victim Rights Act?

• 18-1-101), C.R.S.

• 24-4.1-302(1), C.R.S.

• 35-10-201), C.R.S.

• 19-5-103), C.R.S

Part 2: Crimes Covered. Which of these crimes would entitle a victim to the rights under the Colorado Victim Rights Act?

• Harassment

• Theft

• 2nd Degree Assault

• Motor Vehicle Theft

Part 3: True/False. Victims have the right to make a statement at sentencing and parole hearings.

• True

• False

Part 3: True/False. The Victim Rights Act only covers adult victims, not children.

• True

• False

Part 3: True/False. Victims are entitled to timely notification of all court dates related to their case.

• True

• False

Part 3: True/False. Victims can seek compliance with their rights locally but may escalate to the Coordinating Committee if necessary.

• True

• False