Senator Gonzales, prime sponsor, presented House Bill 25-1114, concerning allowing the defense to review a tangible object in preparation for a criminal trial.

Committee members asked about reasons about for putting these provisions into state statute instead of the Rules of Evidence.

Chief-Adam Turk, representing Colorado Association of the Chiefs of Police - Greeley Police Department, testified in a neutral position on the bill.

Committee members asked questions about how the bill would be implemented in smaller police departments.

Ms. Jennifer Ahnstedt, representing Colo. St. Pub. Defender, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Victoria Eidsmo, representing Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the bill. Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified in support of the bill. Mr. James Karbach, representing Colo. St. Pub. Defender, testified in support of the bill.

Committee discussion followed about rulemaking compared to statutory changes. Further questions were raised about the fiscal note and the departmental differentials. Further conversation ensued about locations to view evidence.

Written testimony about House Bill 25-1114 is in Attachment C.

Committee members made closing comments, including about the smaller police department implementation of the bill.

The bill sponsor made closing remarks.