C.R.S. 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.

Source: Section 24-4.1-401 — Definitions, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-24.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

24‑4.1‑100.1
Short title 24‑4.1‑101
Legislative declaration 24‑4.1‑102
Definitions 24‑4.1‑103
Crime victim compensation board - creation 24‑4.1‑104
District attorney to assist board 24‑4.1‑105
Application for compensation 24‑4.1‑106
Hearings 24‑4.1‑107
Regulations 24‑4.1‑107.5
Confidentiality of materials - definitions 24‑4.1‑108
Awarding compensation 24‑4.1‑109
Losses compensable 24‑4.1‑110
Recovery from collateral source 24‑4.1‑111
Compensation to relatives 24‑4.1‑112
Emergency awards 24‑4.1‑113
Fees 24‑4.1‑114
Assignment, attachment, or garnishment of award 24‑4.1‑114.5
Limitations on characterization of award as income 24‑4.1‑115
Survival of rights 24‑4.1‑116
Subrogation 24‑4.1‑116.5
Collection actions against crime victims - suspension 24‑4.1‑117
Fund created - control of fund 24‑4.1‑117.3
Crime victim services advisory board - creation - duties 24‑4.1‑117.7
State crime victims compensation program - creation - appropriation 24‑4.1‑118
Court administrator custodian of fund - disbursements 24‑4.1‑119
Costs and surcharges levied on criminal actions and traffic offenses 24‑4.1‑120
Effective dates of provisions of this article 24‑4.1‑122
Reports 24‑4.1‑201
Distribution of profits from crime - escrow account - civil suit by victim - definitions 24‑4.1‑202
Notification of board 24‑4.1‑203
More than one claim 24‑4.1‑204
Actions null and void 24‑4.1‑205
Interest on moneys in the account 24‑4.1‑206
Annual reports of funds 24‑4.1‑207
Applicability 24‑4.1‑300.1
Short title 24‑4.1‑301
Legislative declaration 24‑4.1‑302
Definitions 24‑4.1‑302.5
Rights afforded to victims - definitions 24‑4.1‑303
Procedures for ensuring rights of victims of crimes 24‑4.1‑304
Child victim or witness - rights and services 24‑4.1‑305
Disclosure by agent of defense-initiated victim outreach required - definition 24‑4.1‑401
Definitions 24‑4.1‑402
Immigration certification forms - completion deadlines 24‑4.1‑403
Certification forms - signature requirement - limitation on factors for consideration 24‑4.1‑404
Prohibition on disclosure of victim’s immigration status 24‑4.1‑405
Duty to inform victims 24‑4.1‑406
Reports 24‑4.1‑501
Definitions 24‑4.1‑502
Victims of a violent crime brain injury task force - established - duties - membership - report - repeal
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 24-4.1-401’s source at colorado​.gov