Colorado Revised Statute § 18-9-121(3.5)(a)(II)
Sentencing
Bias-Motivated Crimes
(3.5)(a) In determining the sentence for a first-time offender convicted of a bias-motivated crime, the court shall consider the following alternatives, which shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other sentence received by the offender:
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(II) At the request of the victim, referring the case to a restorative justice or other suitable alternative dispute resolution program established in the judicial district pursuant to section 13-22-313, C.R.S.
Keywords: Criminal Justice
Locations: Colorado