The Office of the Attorney General’s Special Prosecutions Unit works in conjunction with the Environmental Protection Agency, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, and the Colorado Environmental Crime Task Force to prosecute criminal environmental crime cases.
The Unit handles cases involving air quality, water quality and hazardous substance spills. Examples include:
- Suspected illegal use
- Storage or dumping of hazardous chemicals
- Waste or other materials
Tips on submitting a complaint
The more information you can provide about the situation, the more useful your complaint will be. If possible, be prepared to provide the following information:
Be clear and concise. Briefly describe your issue and what steps you have taken to resolve it. Be sure to include all relevant dates and other details about your experience, including the amount of money lost (if any) and communications you have had with the alleged suspect, witnesses, and involved insurance company or companies.
If available, please be prepared to provide information on the situation you are reporting about, such as suspect name, address, phone number, website, email address, and any other identifying information.
Please be prepared to provide your contact information, such as your name, address, phone number, and your email address.
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Important Notice
The Attorney General’s Office does not have authority to provide legal advice or legal representation to individuals and does not have the authority to investigate or prosecute your individual case.