Are there restitution laws in Colorado?
According to Colorado law, defendants may be ordered to pay restitution to the victim upon sentencing by the judge in the case. Victims can be reimbursed for damages or losses suffered as a result of a crime, provided the judge orders the defendant to pay restitution. To request restitution, a victim must furnish information about repair costs, medical bills, or the value of items that have been stolen and not recovered. The Deputy District Attorney gives this information to the judge who orders the defendant to pay restitution. You also have a right to pursue a civil case against the defendant.
