Sexual Assault in Colorado: The Human Cost of Delayed Justice

 Day One Plan: Colorado Sexual Violence Justice Initiative

Candidate Proposal for the Governor of Colorado
Mission
Ensure that survivors of sexual violence receive timely, trauma-informed justice while protecting the constitutional rights of the accused through specialized courts, dedicated investigators, and accelerated case management.
Guiding Principles
Survivor-centered and trauma-informed practices
Due process and constitutional protections
Faster case resolution without compromising fairness
Accountability through transparent reporting
Consistent standards across urban and rural counties
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Day One Executive Order
On the first day in office, the Governor would sign an executive order creating the Colorado Sexual Violence Case Acceleration Task Force.
The task force would include representatives from:
Colorado Judicial Department
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
District attorneys from each judicial district
Public defenders
Survivor advocacy organizations
Sexual assault nurse examiners (SANEs)
Local law enforcement agencies
County governments
Victim rights experts
Task Force Mandate (90 Days)
Develop legislation, funding recommendations, staffing models, and implementation timelines for specialized sexual violence courts statewide.
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The Colorado Sexual Violence Courts Act
Because the Governor cannot create new courts by executive order alone, the administration would submit legislation to the Colorado General Assembly during the first legislative session.
Core Proposal
Establish a Specialized Sexual Violence Court Division in every county.
Counties with lower populations may share regional court resources while maintaining local access for survivors.
These divisions would exclusively handle:
Sexual assault cases
Child sexual abuse cases
Human trafficking cases involving sexual exploitation
Internet crimes against children
Repeat sexual offender probation violations
Related protection order proceedings
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Fast-Track Case Timelines
Initial Review
Charges reviewed by prosecutors within 14 days of arrest or referral
Evidence Processing
Sexual assault forensic evidence kits processed within 30 days
Case Assignment
Cases assigned to a specialized judge within 7 days of filing
Pretrial Hearings
Mandatory status conferences every 30 days
Trial Goal
Trial commencement within 180 days when consistent with due process requirements
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Dedicated Sexual Violence Units
Each judicial district would receive funding for:
Specialized prosecutors
Specialized public defenders
Trauma-informed investigators
Victim advocates
Forensic interview specialists
Data analysts
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Survivor Support Services
Every specialized court would provide:
A dedicated victim navigator
On-site counseling referrals
Secure waiting areas separate from defendants
Remote testimony options when legally appropriate
Translation and accessibility services
Assistance with housing, employment, and protective orders
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Statewide Evidence Tracking System
Create a single statewide digital platform to:
Track sexual assault evidence kits
Monitor case progress
Identify bottlenecks
Generate public performance reports
The system would protect victim privacy while increasing accountability.
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Training Requirements
Annual certification would be required for:
Judges
Prosecutors
Defense attorneys
Law enforcement officers
Court staff
Training topics would include:
Trauma-informed interviewing
Neurobiology of trauma
Evidence collection best practices
Cultural competency
Victims' rights laws
Due process protections
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Funding Strategy
Funding sources would include:
State appropriations
Federal grants through the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA)
Criminal justice reform funds
Public safety grants
Reinvestment of savings from reduced case backlogs
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Public Accountability Dashboard
Publish quarterly data showing:
Number of cases filed
Average time to disposition
Evidence processing times
Conviction rates
Dismissal rates
Survivor satisfaction metrics
County-by-county backlog statistics
Personal identifying information would remain confidential.
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First-Year Goals
Eliminate existing sexual assault case backlogs
Process all new forensic evidence kits within 30 days
Reduce average case resolution time by 50%
Ensure every county has access to a specialized sexual violence court division
Increase survivor participation and support services statewide
Closing Statement
Justice delayed is justice denied. By creating specialized courts, accelerating evidence processing, and ensuring consistent support for survivors, Colorado can build a system that delivers timely justice while safeguarding the constitutional rights of every person involved.

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