ELIGIBILITY The Board is authorized to enter into contracts for the purchase and coordination of victims and witnesses assistance services with persons or agencies that he Board deems appropriate. Per statutes, to be eligible for VALE funding an applicant must:
- provide services within the 21st Judicial District and
- provide assistance or services to victims of crime, special advocate services or
- be a law enforcement agency requesting funds for the following purposes, including but not limited to, equipment, training programs and additional personnel that are directly related to the implementation of rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to § 24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S. and the provision of services delineated pursuant to §24-4.1-303 and §24-4.1-303(13.5) C.R.S..
- not be a state agency with the exception of: o The court executive for each judicial district for the purpose of collecting all moneys assessed by the courts, and collecting and disbursing restitution owed to victims; and o The local probation department may apply for grants for the purpose of implementing the rights of victims pursuant to §24-4.1-303(13.5).
- acknowledge in writing that such agency or persons assigned to the grant has read and understands the rights afforded to crime victims pursuant to §24-4.1-302.5 C.R.S. and the services delineated pursuant to §24-4.1-303 C.R.S. and §24-4.1-304 C.R.S..
ORAL PRESENTATION All grant applicants must make an oral presentation to the VALE Board. Applicants will be notified of the presentation date and time in writing, after grant submission.