Your Rights as the Victim of a Violent Crime
We are sorry to learn that you have been a victim of a crime. We want you to know that we have resources in the Tenth Judicial District Attorney's Office to help you cope with the crime and to inform you about court proceedings against the person(s) who committed a crime against you.
Below is an outline of the rights that you have as a victim, the services we can provide or can direct you to, and what you can do at different stages of the court case. We hope you find this information helpful and encourage you to call our office at (719) 583-6030 if you need our help.
Kala Beauvais, District Attorney
In addition to the right to be informed and present, a victim also has the right to be heard at hearings on bond reduction, a subpoena for the victim's records, acceptance of a negotiated plea at sentencing. A victim has the right to give input to the Court regarding motions to continue.
EMERGENCY PHONE NUMBERS
- Emergency 911
- 24 Hour Emergency DV Crisis Line (719) 545-8195
- 24-Hour Sexual Violence Hotline (719) 549-0549
- ACOVA Victim Advocate (719) 583-6434
- ACOVA Victim Advocate (alternate) (719) 553-2460
- Colorado Legal Services (719) 545-6708
- District Attorney's Office (719) 583-6030
- Juniper Southern Colorado (719) 544-1191
- Mariposa Center for Safety (719) 542-6904
- Pueblo Child Advocacy Center (719) 583-6332
- Pueblo County Sheriff's Office (719) 583-6125
- Pueblo Police Department (719) 553-2502
- Pueblo Suicide Prevention Center (719) 564-5566 or 988