CO Const., Article II, Section 16a

Rights of crime victims. Any person who is a victim of a criminal act, or such person's designee, legal guardian, or surviving immediate family members if such person is deceased, shall have the right to be heard when relevant, informed, and present at all critical stages of the criminal justice process. All terminology, including the term "critical stages", shall be defined by the general assembly. Source: L. 91: Entire section added, p. 2031, effective upon proclamation of the Governor, L. 93, p. 2155, January 14, 1993. Cross references: For statutory provisions relating to victims' rights set out in this section, see §§ 24-4. 1-302. 5, 24-4. 1-303, and 24-31-106.