What to expect if you are a person with IDD and need public
representation in Colorado’s courts

This episode includes information on public defenders (PDs) and district
attorneys (DAs):
 When and how to apply and qualify for a public defender and what to
expect from him/her;
 What your options are as a defendant if you do not qualify for a public
defender; and
 What the role of a DA is and how that person gets involved in your case.

What happens if you, as a person with IDD, are a victim of a crime in
Colorado’s criminal justice system?

In this episode you learn about victim advocates – how to get one and what to
expect of him/her -- as well as what expectations there are of you when you are
in court.

What happens if, as a person with IDD, you are a defendant in
Colorado’s criminal justice system?

This episode discusses the following topics:
 How do you know you have to go to court?
 What are the expectations of you when you are in court?
 What might the results of your court appearance be?

Overview: What to expect when you are a person with IDD involved in
Colorado’s criminal justice system

Find yourself in Colorado’s criminal justice system? This episode provides
general information about the differences between municipal and district courts,
potential outcomes to expect at court, and interactions with law enforcement.