| Park
County Sheriff's Office The mission of the
Park County Sheriff's Office is to provide honest and reliable
service to its citizens. This is accomplished through
professionalism, respect, integrity, dedication and excellence.
The men and women of the Park County Sheriff's Office provide a
unique service to the community that demands an unparalleled degree
of public trust which will never be compromised.
Park
County Victim Services
Serving victims of crime and other traumatic
events in Park County
Quick Information
Services Provided by
Victim Services
We are sorry that you have been the victim of a
crime or suffered a loss. Being victimized and going
through the criminal justice system can be difficult and
confusing. We would like to give you support, information and
referrals.
The VICTIM ADVOCATE PROGRAM can assist victims, witnesses,
their families, and friends following a crime or incident by
providing:
 | Crisis
intervention with victims and families |
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Referrals to supportive agencies, both public and private |
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Assistance with application for victim compensation benefits |
| Liaison
with the Victim Compensation Board |
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Information concerning the status of an investigation |
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Accompany victims to court appearances |
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Follow-up phone contacts with victims and families |
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Information and assistance in obtaining restraining orders |
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Intercession with employers, landlords, creditors, service
providers, criminal justice system and other interested
parties |
| Safety
planning assistance |
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Community liaison during natural disasters |
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Community awareness programs concerning victim services to
groups, schools, and businesses
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Protection for Crime Victims
Temporary Restraining
Orders for domestic violence cases may be obtained by
going to the Park County Clerk of the Court located at the court
house in Fairplay, CO. For assistance in filling out TROs and/or
accompaniment to court call Park County Victim Services
or Colorado Legal Services (719-539-4251). If you already
have a private attorney, they can assist you with this process.
If you or a member of your family have 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 |
| Burial expenses |
| Loss of earnings/or support |
You may also be awarded up to
$1000.00 for replacement or repair of doors, windows, locks, or
other security devices on dwellings, when damaged in the
commission of a crime. For initial assistance with this
process call Park Co. Victim Services or the Park Co.
District Attorney’s Office.
List of Telephone
Numbers for Assistance
The Constitution of the State of
Colorado and the laws of this State Guarantee rights to victims for
the following crimes:
| Murder, Manslaughter, Homicide |
| Vehicular Assault, Vehicular
Homicide |
| Assault 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree |
| Sexual Assault on an Adult or
Child |
| Incest |
| Sexual Exploitation of Children |
| Menacing |
| Kidnapping |
| Robbery |
| Child Abuse |
| Crimes Against At Risk Adults |
| Crimes involving Domestic
Violence |
| Stalking |
| Careless Driving Resulting in
Death |
| Failure to Stop at the Scene of
an Accident that Results in Death |
| Ethnic Intimidation |
| Intimidating a Witness or Victim |
| Aggravated Intimidation of a
Witness or Victim |
| Indecent Exposure |
| Violation of a Protection Order
in a Sexual Assault case
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Victim's Bill of Rights
| Victims and witnesses have a
right to be treated with dignity and compassion. |
| Have a right to protection from
intimidation and harm. |
| Have a right to be kept informed
about various phases of their case, including investigation,
prosecution, trial, and sentencing. |
| Have a right to provide
information and input into the criminal justice process,
especially at such key points as plea bargaining, sentencing,
and parole release hearings. |
| Have a right to speedy return of
their property used for evidence. |
| Have a right to notification
from officials about arrest, release of defendants, time and
location of legal proceeding, sentencing, and parole hearings. |
| Have a right to be informed
about eligibility for state crime compensation or financial
support, where applicable, and the right to be helped in
completing application forms in a timely manner when applicable. |
| Have a right to request and
utilize the services of the Victim Advocate Program. |
If all local efforts to obtain
your rights have failed, you may request assistance from the
Governor’s Victim’s Coordinating Committee at DCJ. For additional
information, call the Office for Victims’ Programs at the Division
of Criminal Justice (303)239-4442 or 1-888-282-1080
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Park County, Colorado.