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PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For HB25-1304

HOUSE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
Date Apr 2, 2025       Location HCR 0107

HB25-1304 - Committee Discussion Only


02:28:55 PM  
Representatives Froelich and Soper introduced House Bill 25-1304. The bill updates the timeline for courts to determine restitution owed by a defendant.
02:33:01 PM  
James Karbach, representing the Office of the State Public Defender, testified on HB 25-1304 from an amend position. Tristan Gorman, representing Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, testified to amend the bill.

Mr. Karbach responded to questions timing of restitution under current law and jurisprudence, and the process for directing restitution to victims. Mr. Karbach responded to questions regarding potential amendments to the bill.
02:57:15 PM  

Brian Mason, representing the 17th Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. Travis Sides, representing the 13th Judicial District Attorney's Office, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Fran Lanzer, representing Mothers Against Drunk Driving, testified in support of the bill. Arnold Hanuman, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified in support of the bill. Courtney Sutton, representing the Colorado Organization for Victim Assistance, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the timing of ordering and processing restitution.

03:29:04 PM  
Maureen Cain, representing OSPD, testified to amend the bill. Brain Lanni, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill. Grant Fevurly, representing the Department of Law, testified in support of the bill.

Discussion ensued regarding the position of the Judicial Branch on HB 25-1304.
03:39:40 PM  
The committee chair laid HB 25-1304 for action only.