SB 18-169 Summary

• Amends Colorado's witness intimidation statute (18-8-704) to extend protections to witnesses and victims in civil proceedings, not just criminal proceedings.

• Amends the retaliation against witnesses statute (18-8-706) to similarly protect witnesses and victims involved in civil and noncriminal proceedings.

• Expands coverage in both statutes to include family members, household members, and persons in close relationships to witnesses or victims who may be threatened or harmed.

• Takes effect July 1, 2018, and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.