Colorado Crimes

Even if you do not qualify for a protection order, the abuser may have committed a crime. If you call the police, they may arrest him/her for a crime and you may get a restraining order through the criminal court. Remember that even if you do have a protection order, you can still report him/her to the police if you believe s/he committed a crime against you.

In our Abuse Using Technology section, you can learn the types of behaviors that are considered a misuse of technology. Some of these behaviors might be recognized as a crime depending on the specific laws of your state.

What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in Colorado?
If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in Colorado?

What are some crimes that the abuser may have committed in Colorado?

Here is a list of some possible crimes in Colorado that the abuser may have committed. You can click on the links to read the legal definition of the crime in our State Statutes page:

If I am the victim of a crime, where can I get additional help in Colorado?

For information on Crime Victim Compensation, you can go to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice website. In addition, the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance provides a directory to find crime victim services throughout Colorado.

Voices of Victims is a non-profit organization that is dedicated to helping victims of violent crimes after the legal proceedings are over. They can help you navigate the legal system and provide emotional support. To contact them, please call (303) 777-0112.

If you are a victim of domestic violence and have been charged with a crime, you can go to our Abuse Victims Charged with Crimes page.

Other organizations for victims of crime are listed on our National Organizations - Crime Victims page.