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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4 - Rule-making and Licensing Procedures by State Agencies (§§ 24-4-101 — 24-4-204) › Part 1 - GENERAL (§§ 24-4-101 — 24-4-109) › Section 24-4-108 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2022 Ch. 28, § 2, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 83, § 16, eff. 4/14/2016.
L. 79: Entire section added, p. 846, § 3, effective July 1. L. 80: (2)(c) repealed, p. 289, § 3, effective April 13; (2)(b) repealed, p. 292, § 3, effective April 16; (6)(g) added and (2)(a) repealed, p. 287, §§ 2, 3, effective April 16. L. 81: (3)(a) repealed and (6.1) added, p. 1148, §§ 3, 2, effective April 24; (3)(d) repealed and (6.1) added, p. 1149, §§ 3, 2, effective May 28; (3)(b) repealed, p. 272, § 2, effective June 5; (7) amended and (3)(c), (6)(f), (6)(g), (6)(h), and (6.1) repealed, pp. 1145, 1146, §§ 1, 7, effective July 1; (8) amended, p. 1178, § 7, effective July 1. L. 82: (4)(a) repealed, p. 199, § 2, effective March 11; (4)(b) repealed, p. 201, § 2, effective April 27; (4)(c) repealed, p. 203, § 2, effective March 13. L. 83: (5)(b) repealed, p. 304, § 2, effective May 20; (5)(a) repealed, p. 306, § 2, effective May 25; (5)(c) repealed, p. 309, § 2, effective May 26; (5)(d) repealed, p. 308, § 2, effective June 1. L. 84: (6)(b) repealed, p. 260, § 2, effective March 29; (6)(e) repealed, p. 259, § 2, effective April 5; (6)(d) repealed, p. 258, § 2, effective April 9. L. 2016: (8) amended, (HB 16-1192), ch. 83, p. 234, § 16, effective April 14.
2022 Ch. 28, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4 - Rule-making and Licensing Procedures by State Agencies (§§ 24-4-101 — 24-4-204) › Part 2 - MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL STREAMLINING (§§ 24-4-201 — 24-4-204) › Section 24-4-201 - Definitions

As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Authority to practice" or "authorized to practice" means the holding of a currently valid license to practice in an occupation or a currently valid certification or registration necessary to practice in an occupation if the person is licensed, certified, or registered.
(2)
"Military occupational specialty" means the category or categories of special duties a member of the United States armed forces is trained to perform.
(3)
"Occupation" means an occupation or profession that is licensed, certified, or registered under state statute.
(4)
"State agency" means any department, division, board, or other agency of the state of Colorado that certifies, licenses, or registers an occupation.
Added by 2016 Ch. 190,§2, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (HB 16-1197), ch. 190, p. 675, § 2, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4 - Rule-making and Licensing Procedures by State Agencies (§§ 24-4-101 — 24-4-204) › Part 2 - MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL STREAMLINING (§§ 24-4-201 — 24-4-204) › Section 24-4-202 - Legislative declaration - reports

(1)
The general assembly intends that:
(a)
Each state agency that authorizes more than ten occupations to practice or oversees other agencies that authorize more than ten occupations to practice should have implemented this part 2 for:
(I)
At least twenty-five percent of the occupations by December 30, 2018;
(II)
At least fifty percent of the occupations by December 30, 2020; and
(III)
All of the occupations by December 30, 2022;
(b)
Each state agency that authorizes ten or fewer occupations to practice or oversees other agencies that authorize ten or fewer occupations to practice should have implemented this part 2 for:
(I)
At least fifty percent of the occupations by December 30, 2018; and
(II)
All of the occupations by December 30, 2020.
(2)
Repealed.
Added by 2016 Ch. 190, § 2, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (HB 16-1197), ch. 190, p. 675, § 2, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4 - Rule-making and Licensing Procedures by State Agencies (§§ 24-4-101 — 24-4-204) › Part 2 - MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL STREAMLINING (§§ 24-4-201 — 24-4-204) › Section 24-4-203 - Evaluation and implementation

(1)
Each agency shall:
(a)
Document the following results and publish a summary of pathways available to a veteran to obtain authorization to practice an occupation:
(I)
Evaluate the extent to which military training meets all or part of the state requirements to be authorized to practice an occupation;
(II)
Identify reciprocity mechanisms with other states; and
(III)
Determine if an occupational exam is available to authorize a veteran to practice an occupation;
(b)
Consult with community colleges and other post-secondary educational institutions with regard to:
(I)
Courses or programs to cover the gap between military occupational specialty training and the training required to be authorized to practice an occupation; and
(II)
Refresher courses for the reinstatement of lapsed civilian credentials; and
(c)
Consider adopting a national credentialing exam.
Added by 2016 Ch. 190,§2, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (HB 16-1197), ch. 190, p. 676, § 2, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4 - Rule-making and Licensing Procedures by State Agencies (§§ 24-4-101 — 24-4-204) › Part 2 - MILITARY OCCUPATIONAL STREAMLINING (§§ 24-4-201 — 24-4-204) › Section 24-4-204 - Consultation - cooperation

(1)
Each state agency may consult with any federal or state military official or agency, state agency, or post-secondary educational institution to determine how best to implement this part 2.
(2)
Nothing in this part 2 gives a state agency authority to determine curriculum, programs, or courses offered at any post-secondary education institution.
Added by 2016 Ch. 190,§2, eff. 8/10/2016.
L. 2016: Entire part added, (HB 16-1197), ch. 190, p. 676, § 2, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-100.1 - Short title

This part 1 shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act".
L. 82: Entire section added, p. 364, § 1, effective March 22. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 657, § 5, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds that an effective criminal justice system requires the protection and assistance of victims of crime and members of the immediate families of such victims in order to preserve the individual dignity of victims and to encourage greater public cooperation in the apprehension and prosecution of criminal defendants. The general assembly hereby intends to provide protection and assistance to victims and members of the immediate families of such victims by declaring and implementing the rights of such persons and by lessening the financial burden placed upon victims due to the commission of crimes. This article shall be liberally construed to accomplish such purposes.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1135, § 5, effective July 1. L. 92: Entire section amended, p. 415, § 1, effective 1/14/1993.
For constitutional provisions relating to the rights of crime victims, see § 16a of article II, Colo. Const.; for statutory provisions relating to the rights of victims of and witnesses to crimes, see part 3 of this article.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-103 - Crime victim compensation board - creation

(1)
There is hereby created in each judicial district a crime victim compensation board. Each board is composed of three members to be appointed by the district attorney. The district attorney shall designate one of the members as chairperson. To the extent possible, members shall fairly reflect the population of the judicial district.
(2)
The term of office of each member of the board shall be three years; except that, of those members first appointed, one shall be appointed for a three-year term, one for a two-year term, and one for a one-year term. All vacancies, except through the expiration of term, shall be filled for the unexpired term only. Each member may be reappointed once and serve two consecutive terms. A person may be reappointed to the board thereafter if it has been at least one year since such person served on the board.
(3)
Members of the board shall receive no compensation but are entitled to be reimbursed for travel expenses at the rate authorized for state employees.
(4)
(a)
Effective November 1, 2024, a crime victim compensation board for the twenty-third judicial district is created. The district attorney for the eighteenth judicial district shall appoint the initial board of three members, each of whom must be residents of Douglas, Elbert, or Lincoln counties. The district attorney for the eighteenth judicial district shall designate one of the members as the initial chair. After January 7, 2025, the district attorney for the twenty-third judicial district shall appoint board members for that judicial district, including any vacancies. To the extent possible, members must fairly reflect the population of the twenty-third judicial district.
(b)
For the initial board, the term of office of each member of the twenty-third judicial district board is fourteen months. Thereafter, the term is three years; except that, of those members first appointed by the twenty-third judicial district attorney, the district attorney shall appoint one for a three-year term, one for a two-year term, and one for a one-year term. All other terms and vacancies must be consistent with subsection (2) of this section.
(c)
The crime victim compensation board for the twenty-third judicial district shall begin awarding compensation to victims of crimes on or after January 7, 2025.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 2, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 43,§ 1, eff. 4/4/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1136, § 5, effective July 1. L. 90: (2) amended, p. 1179, § 2, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-104 - District attorney to assist board

(1)
The district attorney and the district attorney's legal and administrative staff shall assist the board in the performance of its duties pursuant to this part 1.
(2)
(a)
The district attorney for the eighteenth judicial district and the district attorney's legal and administrative staff shall assist the crime victim compensation board for the twenty-third judicial district in the establishment of procedures for performance of its duties pursuant to this part 1 until the district attorney for the twenty-third judicial district assumes office.
(b)
This subsection (2) is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 3, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 43,§ 2, eff. 4/4/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1137, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 657, § 7, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-105 - Application for compensation

(1)
A person who may be eligible for compensation under this part 1 may apply to the board in the judicial district in which the crime was committed. In a case in which the person entitled to apply is a minor, the application may be made on the minor's behalf by the minor's parent or guardian. In a case in which the person entitled to apply is mentally incompetent, the application may be made on the person's behalf by the person's parent, conservator, or guardian or by any other individual authorized to administer the person's estate.
(2)
(a)
In order to be eligible for compensation under this part 1, the applicant shall submit reports, if reasonably available, from any physician who has treated or examined the victim at the time of or subsequent to the victim's injury or death. The report shall be in relation to the injury for which compensation is claimed. If, in the opinion of the board, reports on the previous medical history of the victim, a report on the examination of the injured victim, or the report on the cause of death of the victim by a medical expert would be of material aid to its determination, the board may order the reports.
(b)
In order to be eligible for compensation for property damage under this part 1, the applicant shall submit a report or case number, if reasonably available, from a law enforcement agency which shall set forth the nature of the property damage which is the result of a compensable crime.
(3)
If the applicant makes any false statement as to a material fact, the applicant is ineligible for approval pursuant to this part 1.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 4, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1137, § 5, effective July 1. L. 83: (2) amended, p. 669, § 17, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 657, § 8, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-106 - Hearings

(1)
The board, in its discretion, may conduct a hearing upon any application submitted to it. All hearings conducted by the board and appeals therefrom shall be held pursuant to sections
24-4-105
and
24-4-106
.
(2)
The burden of proof is upon the applicant to show that the claim is reasonable and is compensable under the terms of this part 1. The standard of proof is by a preponderance of the evidence.
(3)
If a person has been convicted of an offense with respect to an act on which a claim is based, proof of that conviction shall be taken as conclusive evidence that the offense has been committed, unless an appeal or a proceeding with regard to it is pending. The fact that the identity of the assailant is unknown or that the assailant has not been prosecuted or convicted shall not raise a presumption that the claim is invalid.
(4)
Orders and decisions of the board are final.
(5)
Review of an order or decision of the board may be made in accordance with the Colorado rules of civil procedure.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1137, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 658, § 9, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-107 - Regulations

In the performance of its functions, the board, pursuant to article
4
of this title, is authorized to make, rescind, and amend regulations prescribing the procedures to be followed in the filing of applications and in proceedings under this part 1.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1137, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 658, § 10, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-107.5 - Confidentiality of materials - definitions

(1)
For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"In camera review" means the judge views the material in private, without either party present.
(b)
"Materials" means any records, claims, writings, documents, or information.
(2)
Any materials received, made, or kept by a board or a district attorney to process a claim on behalf of a crime victim under this article are confidential. The district attorney shall have standing in any action to oppose the disclosure of any such materials. A board shall not provide through discovery in any civil or criminal action any exhibits, medical records, psychological records, counseling records, work records, criminal investigation records, criminal court case records, witness statements, telephone records, and other records of any type or nature whatsoever gathered for the purpose of evaluating whether to compensate a victim except:
(a)
In the event of the review by the court of an order or decision of the board pursuant to section
24-4.1-106
, and then only to the extent narrowly and necessary to obtain court review; or
(b)
Upon a strict showing to the court in a separate civil or a criminal action that particular information or documents are known to exist only in board records. The court may inspect in camera such records to determine whether the specific requested information exists. If the court determines that the specific information sought exists in the board's records, the documents may then be released only by court order if the court finds as part of its order that the documents will not pose any threat to the safety or welfare of the victim or any other person whose identity may appear in the board's records, or violate any other privilege or confidentiality right.
(3)
In a proceeding for determining the amount of restitution, if the defendant's request is not speculative and is based on an evidentiary hypothesis that warrants an in camera review to rebut the presumption established in section
18-1.3-603
, C.R.S., the court may release additional information contained in the records of the board only after an in camera review and additionally finding that the information:
(a)
Is necessary for the defendant to dispute the amount claimed for restitution; and
(b)
Will not pose any threat to the safety or welfare of the victim, or any other person whose identity may appear in the board's records, or violate any other privilege or confidentiality right.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 60,§ 2, eff. 3/30/2015.
L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 242, § 7, effective March 29. L. 2015: Entire section amended, (HB 15-1035), ch. 60, p. 144, § 2, effective March 30.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-110 - Recovery from collateral source

(1)
The board may deduct from compensation it approves under this part 1 any payments received by the applicant from the offender or from a person on behalf of the offender, from the United States or any state, or any subdivision or agency thereof, from a private source, or from an emergency approval under this part 1 for injury or death compensable under this part 1, excluding death or pension benefits.
(2)
If compensation is approved under this part 1 and the person receiving it also receives a collateral sum under subsection (1) of this section which has not been deducted from it, the person shall refund to the board the lesser of the sums or the amount of compensation paid to the person under this part 1 unless the aggregate of both sums does not exceed the person's losses. The fund is the payer of last resort.
(3)
If a defendant is ordered to pay restitution under article
18.5
of title
16
to a person who has received compensation awarded under this part 1, an amount equal to the compensation approved must be transmitted from such restitution to the board for allocation to the fund.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 7, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 670, § 20, effective July 1. L. 84: (1)(b) amended, p. 659, § 13, effective May 14. L. 98: (3) amended, p. 823, § 33, effective August 5. L. 2000: (3) amended, p. 1051, § 20, effective September 1. L. 2006: (2) amended, p. 422, § 5, effective April 13.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-111 - Compensation to relatives

(1)
A relative of a victim, even though the relative was not a dependent of the victim, is eligible for compensation for reasonable medical, funeral, or burial expenses for the victim, if:
(a)
Such expenses were paid by the relative; and
(b)
the relative files a claim in the manner provided in this part 1.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 8, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: (1)(b) amended, p. 659, § 14, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-112 - Emergency approvals

(1)
The board may order an emergency approval to the applicant pending a final decision in the claim if it appears to the board, prior to taking action upon the claim, that undue hardship will result to the applicant if immediate payment is not made. Approvals pursuant to this section are intended to cover expenses incurred by crime victims in meeting their immediate short-term needs. The amount of an approval pursuant to this section must not exceed the amount set forth in the board's policies regarding emergency approvals and must be deducted from any final approval made as a result of the claim.
(2)
If the amount of an emergency approval exceeds the sum the board would have approved pursuant to this part 1, such excess must be repaid by the recipient.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 9, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
Amended by 2015 Ch. 60, § 4, eff. 3/30/2015.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: (2) amended, p. 659, § 15, effective May 14. L. 98: (1) amended, p. 518, § 3, effective April 30. L. 2015: (1) amended, (HB 15-1035), ch. 60, p. 146, § 4, effective March 30.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-113 - Fees

No fee may be charged to the applicant by the board in any proceeding under this article.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-114 - Assignment, attachment, or garnishment of approved compensation

No compensation payable under this article 4.1, prior to actual receipt thereof by the person or beneficiary entitled thereto or the person's or beneficiary's legal representative, is assignable or subject to execution, garnishment, attachment, or any other process, including process to satisfy an order or judgment for support or alimony.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 10, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-114.5 - Limitations on characterization of payment as income

No compensation payable to an applicant under this part 1 is included in the applicant's income for purposes of the Colorado income tax imposed in article
22
of title
39
, nor is it considered as income, property, or support for the purposes of determining the eligibility of the applicant for public assistance or the amount of assistance payments pursuant to section
26-2-108
.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 11, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 83: Entire section added, p. 856, § 1, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 659, § 16, effective May 14. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 1452, § 28, effective June 22.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-115 - Survival of rights

The rights to compensation created by this part 1 are personal and shall not survive the death of the person or beneficiary entitled to them; except that, if death occurs after an application for compensation has been filed with the board, the proceeding shall not abate but may be continued by the legal representative of the decedent's estate.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 660, § 17, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-116 - Subrogation

The acceptance of approved compensation made pursuant to this part 1 subrogates the state, to the extent of the approved amount, to any right or right of action accruing to the applicant.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 12, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1139, § 5, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section amended, p. 660, § 18, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-116.5 - Collection actions against crime victims - suspension

(1)
A medical service provider or medical service provider billing agent shall suspend all debt collection actions against the claimant for a compensable loss under section
24-4.1-109
related to the substance of the claim pending a resolution of the claim by the board for a period of ninety days to allow an opportunity for the board to resolve the claim, if, within one hundred eighty days after date of services rendered as part of the criminal episode, the claimant files an application for a claim with the board pursuant to section
24-4.1-105
and:
(a)
Provides written notice to the medical service provider or its billing agent that a claim has been submitted to the board, including a crime victim compensation claim number; and
(b)
Authorizes the medical service provider or its billing agent to confirm with the board the claimant's claim status and date of resolution as it relates to the medical provider's specific debt.
(2)
The provisions of this section apply only to the claimant and not to a collateral source on the claimant's behalf.
(3)
The provisions of subsection (1) of this section:
(a)
Do not require the deletion of the debt on the claimant's credit report if the debt had already been reported to one or more credit bureaus prior to notice of the victim compensation claim being received by the medical service provider or its billing agent.
(b)
Do not apply to any debt where a lawsuit has been commenced against the claimant for the collection of the debt prior to notice of the victim compensation claim being received by the medical service provider or its billing agent.
Added by 2015 Ch. 60,§ 5, eff. 3/30/2015.
L. 2015: Entire section added, (HB 15-1035), ch. 60, p. 146, § 5, effective March 30.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-117.5 - [Repealed]

L. 90: Entire section added, p. 1180, § 3, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 2051, § 2, effective June 9. L. 95: (2)(b)(I) amended, p. 1401, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2009: Entire section repealed, (SB 09-047), ch. 129, p. 558, §10, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-117.7 - State crime victims compensation program - creation - appropriation

There is created in the division of criminal justice in the department of public safety the state victim compensation program. The general assembly shall appropriate money from the economic recovery and relief cash fund, created in section
24-75-228
, as enacted by Senate Bill 21-291, enacted in 2021, to the division of criminal justice in the department of public safety to be used for the compensation of victims pursuant to this part 1 that also conforms with the allowable purposes set forth in the federal "American Rescue Plan Act of 2021", Pub.L. 117-2, as the act may be subsequently amended. The division of criminal justice in the department of public safety shall distribute the money appropriated pursuant to this section based on need.
Added by 2021 Ch. 291, § 4, eff. 6/22/2021.
For the legislative declaration in SB 21-292, see section 1 of chapter 291, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-118 - Court executive custodian of fund - disbursements

(1)
The court executive of each judicial district is the custodian of the fund, and the court executive shall pay all disbursements from the fund upon written authorization of the board or the court.
(2)
(a)
Until a judicial district court administrator for the twenty-third judicial district is appointed, the court administrator for Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln counties shall assume the duties described in subsection (1) of this section and section 24-4.1-117.
(b)
This subsection (2) is repealed, effective July 1, 2025.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 15, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 43,§ 5, eff. 4/4/2024.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1140, § 5, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-120 - Effective dates of provisions of this article

Sections 24-4.1-117 to 24-4.1-120 originally took effect July 1, 1981. Sections
24-4.1-101
to
24-4.1-116
originally took effect July 1, 1982.
L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1140, § 5, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-121 - [Repealed]

L. 81: Entire article added, p. 1140, § 5, effective July 1. L. 85: Entire section repealed, p. 794, § 7, effective April 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-122 - Reports

On or before October 1, 1985, and on or before each October 1 thereafter, the court executive of each judicial district shall report to the state court administrator the amount of money collected by the judicial district in the prior fiscal year and the amount of money distributed to crime victims in the prior fiscal year by the board.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 177,§ 17, eff. 5/15/2024, app. to approvals for compensation pursuant to the "Colorado Crime Victim Compensation Act" on or after 5/15/2024.
L. 85: Entire section added, p. 793, § 6, effective April 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-123 - [Repealed]

L. 85: Entire section added, p. 793, § 6, effective April 11. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 48, § 1, effective March 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 1 - CRIME VICTIM COMPENSATION ACT (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-124) › Section 24-4.1-124 - [Repealed]

L. 85: Entire section added, p. 794, § 6, effective April 11. L. 98: (2) amended, p. 518, § 5, effective April 30. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 48, § 2, effective March 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FROM BENEFITS OF CRIME (§§ 24-4.1-201 — 24-4.1-207) › Section 24-4.1-202 - Notification of board

It shall be the duty of the victim, the victim's attorney, or the victim's representative to notify the board within thirty days of the filing of any compensable claim under section
24-4.1-201
.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 653, § 2, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FROM BENEFITS OF CRIME (§§ 24-4.1-201 — 24-4.1-207) › Section 24-4.1-203 - More than one claim

If more than one claim is filed against the moneys in escrow pursuant to section
24-4.1-201
, the board shall disburse payments from the escrow account on a pro rata basis of all judgments obtained, according to the amount of money in the escrow account as compared to the amount of each claim. No compensation shall be disbursed until all pending claims have been settled or reduced to judgment.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 653, § 2, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FROM BENEFITS OF CRIME (§§ 24-4.1-201 — 24-4.1-207) › Section 24-4.1-204 - Actions null and void

Any action taken by a person who is accused or convicted of a crime or who enters a plea of guilty, whether by way of the execution of a power of attorney, the creation of corporate entities, or any other action, to defeat the purpose of this part 2 shall be null and void as against the public policy of this state.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 653, § 2, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FROM BENEFITS OF CRIME (§§ 24-4.1-201 — 24-4.1-207) › Section 24-4.1-205 - Interest on moneys in the account

Interest earned on the moneys deposited in the escrow account pursuant to section
24-4.1-201
shall accrue to the benefit of the payee of the account.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 654, § 2, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FROM BENEFITS OF CRIME (§§ 24-4.1-201 — 24-4.1-207) › Section 24-4.1-206 - Annual reports of funds

No later than February 15 of each year, the board shall make available a report to the general assembly for the previous calendar year of an accounting of all funds received and disbursed under this part 2. The board shall notify, in the most cost-effective manner available, each member of the general assembly of the availability of such report and offer to provide each member with a copy of the report.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 654, § 2, effective May 14. L. 99: Entire section amended, p. 686, § 2, effective August 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 2 - COMPENSATION FROM BENEFITS OF CRIME (§§ 24-4.1-201 — 24-4.1-207) › Section 24-4.1-207 - Applicability

This part 2 shall apply to offenses committed on or after January 1, 1985.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 654, § 2, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 3 - GUIDELINES FOR ASSURING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES (§§ 24-4.1-300.1 — 24-4.1-305) › Section 24-4.1-300.1 - Short title

The short title of this part 3 is the "Victim Rights Act".
Added by 2022 Ch. 152,§1, eff. 5/6/2022.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 3 - GUIDELINES FOR ASSURING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES (§§ 24-4.1-300.1 — 24-4.1-305) › Section 24-4.1-301 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds and declares that the full and voluntary cooperation of victims of and witnesses to crimes with state and local law enforcement agencies as to such crimes is imperative for the general effectiveness and well-being of the criminal justice system of this state. It is the intent of this part 3, therefore, to assure that all victims of and witnesses to crimes are honored and protected by law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges in a manner no less vigorous than the protection afforded criminal defendants.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 654, § 3, effective May 14.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 3 - GUIDELINES FOR ASSURING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES (§§ 24-4.1-300.1 — 24-4.1-305) › Section 24-4.1-304 - Child victim or witness - rights and services

(1)
In addition to all rights afforded to a victim or witness under section
24-4.1-302.5
, law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, and judges are encouraged to designate one or more persons to provide the following services on behalf of a child who is involved in criminal proceedings as a victim or a witness:
(a)
To explain, in language understood by the child, all legal proceedings in which the child will be involved;
(b)
To act, as a friend of the court, to advise the judge, whenever appropriate, of the child's ability to understand and cooperate in any court proceeding;
(c)
To assist the child and the child's family in coping with the emotional impact of the crime and any subsequent criminal proceeding in which the child is involved;
(d)
To advise the district attorney concerning the ability of a child witness to cooperate with the prosecution and concerning the potential effects of the proceeding on the child.
L. 84: Entire part added, p. 656, § 3, effective May 14. L. 85: IP(1) amended, p. 1361, § 18, effective June 28. L. 92: IP(1) amended, p. 427, § 5, effective 1/14/1993.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 3 - GUIDELINES FOR ASSURING THE RIGHTS OF VICTIMS OF AND WITNESSES TO CRIMES (§§ 24-4.1-300.1 — 24-4.1-305) › Section 24-4.1-305 - Disclosure by agent of defense-initiated victim outreach required - definition

(1)
When any person attempting defense-initiated victim outreach contacts any victim of any crime, the person shall immediately provide full and unambiguous disclosure of:
(a)
The person's legal name; and
(b)
The fact that the person is acting as an agent for the person accused of the crime or for the defense team of such person.
(2)
(a)
As used in this section, unless the context requires otherwise, "defense-initiated victim outreach" means any effort by the defense team, including but not limited to a victim liaison, victim outreach specialist, social worker, investigator, or other individual, to directly or indirectly contact a victim or a victim's family member on behalf of the defendant or defense counsel.
(b)
The definition in paragraph (a) of this subsection (2) does not require the identified members of a defense team to comply with any guidelines or standards promulgated by any professional defense-initiated victim outreach organization.
Added by 2015 Ch. 155,§ 1, eff. 8/5/2015.
L. 2015: Entire section added, (HB 15-1218), ch. 155, p. 463, § 1, effective August 5.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 24 - GOVERNMENT - STATE (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-116-102) › ADMINISTRATION (§§ 24-1-101 — 24-19.9-103) › Article 4.1 - Crime Victim Compensation and Victim and Witness Rights (§§ 24-4.1-100.1 — 24-4.1-502) › Part 4 - CERTIFICATION OF CERTAIN FEDERAL IMMIGRATION FORMS (§§ 24-4.1-401 — 24-4.1-406) › Section 24-4.1-401 - Definitions

As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Certification form" or "certification" means the federal form I-918, supplement B, "U Nonimmigrant Status Certification", or any successor form, required under
8 U.S.C. sec. 1184 (p)(1)
and
8 CFR 214.14 (c)(2)(i)
and as defined under
8 CFR 214.14 (a)(12)
, which confirms that the petitioner is a victim of qualifying criminal activity and has been helpful, is being helpful, or is likely to be helpful in the investigation or prosecution of the qualifying criminal activity of which the petitioner is a victim.
(2)
"Certifying agency" or "agency" has the same meaning as defined in
8 CFR 214.14 (a)(2)
and includes but is not limited to:
(a)
A state or local law enforcement agency;
(b)
The office of a district, county, or city attorney;
(c)
A court;
(d)
The office of the attorney general;
(e)
Any other agency that is responsible for the detection, investigation, or prosecution of a qualifying crime or criminal activity; or
(f)
Entities that have criminal detection or investigative jurisdiction in their respective areas of expertise, including but not limited to a county department of human or social services and the department of labor and employment.
(3)
"Certifying official" has the same meaning as defined in
8 CFR 214.14 (a)(3)
and includes but is not limited to:
(a)
The head of the certifying agency;
(b)
A person in a supervisory role who has been specifically designated by the head of a certifying agency to issue certifications on behalf of that agency; or
(c)
A judge or magistrate.
(4)
"Qualifying criminal activity" has the same meaning as defined in
8 CFR 214.14 (a)(9)
, including any activity that constitutes a crime as defined pursuant to Colorado law, regardless of the statutory language or title used pursuant to Colorado law, for which the nature and elements of the offenses are substantially similar to the general categories of offenses enumerated in
8 U.S.C. sec. 1101 (a)(15)(U)
, or any other similar criminal activities, and the attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of those offenses.
(5)
"Victim of qualifying criminal activity" or "victim" has the same meaning as defined in
8 CFR 214.14 (a)(14)
and includes an individual who has suffered direct and proximate harm as a result of the commission of qualifying criminal activity, including direct victims; indirect victims, as defined under
8 CFR 214.14 (a)(14)(i)
, regardless of the direct victim's immigration or citizenship status; and bystander victims, as recognized under the federal register at 72 FR 53016.
Added by 2021 Ch. 126, § 1, eff. 9/1/2021.