Victim Impact Panels For Colorado DUI Cases

MADD’S Drunk Driving Impact Panel Programs

Many Colorado jurisdictions require that a person convicted of DUI or DWAI complete a 2 hour victim impact panel meeting. The purpose of the victim impact meeting is to raise awareness and educate people on the impact that a decision to drive under the influence can have on another person. Panel members usually share personal stories about how a drunk driver affected their lives or their family members.

In Colorado, these meetings are sponsored by Mothers Against Drunk Driving and are held throughout the state. You will need to pay a $25 fee to attend the program and they will only accept payment with a money order. Guests are able to attend with you for a $15 fee as well. Only people who are court ordered to attend the victim impact panel will be provided with proof of attendance. If you are court ordered to attend you should bring documentation and a photo id with you to the panel meeting. The victim impact panels often fill up and seating is on a first come first served basis.

Attending a MADD Victim Impact Panel is usually part of a probation sentence. Failure to attend the program could serve as a basis for violating your probation or deferred judgment and sentence.

For a list of MADD Drunk Driving Impact Panel Programs and more information visit:
http://www.madd.org/chapter/0800_5022