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2022 Sunset Review Hearings

Sunset laws allow the General Assembly to periodically review the need for state regulations, advisory committees, or state agencies and to update the law creating the agency or function.  To accomplish this review, committees of reference hold public sunset hearings on sunset reports issued by...

Legislative Council Staff
02/07/2022
Agriculture
Business & Economic Development
Courts & Judicial
Health Care & Health Insurance
Final/Annual Reports

2021 Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems.

Legislative Council Staff
12/16/2021
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
General Assembly
Human Services
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation (2021)

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement. Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced...

Legislative Council Staff
11/05/2021
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.

Legislative Council Staff
10/22/2021
Civil Law
Courts & Judicial
General Assembly
Staff Publications

Criminal Justice Reform Bills

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform bills passed in Colorado over the past several years.  More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category (i.e., bail, juvenile,...

Legislative Council Staff
08/05/2021
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications

Colorado Department of Corrections and COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons, and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak.  This memorandum provides an overview of how prisons in Colorado are reacting to this public health...

Legislative Council Staff
01/15/2021
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Court Procedure and Corrections Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning the Judicial Department, civil and criminal courts, and the Department of Corrections (DOC).  Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.

Legislative Council Staff
12/03/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications

Crime Classification Guide (2020)

This guide is a compilation of crimes and traffic infractions in Colorado.  For each offense, a brief description of the elements of the crime and the statutory citation is provided.

Legislative Council Staff
12/01/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications

Fines and Fees in Colorado’s Criminal Justice System

Individuals convicted of criminal offenses are typically required by the court to pay associated fines, fees, and surcharges.  This memorandum provides an overview of the fines and fees that are imposed upon a criminal conviction in Colorado, including those financial obligations that support...

Legislative Council Staff
10/09/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Criminal Justice Reform Bills

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform bills passed in Colorado over the past several years.  More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category (i.e., bail, juvenile,...

Legislative Council Staff
07/13/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications

Community Corrections Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how Community Corrections is handling this public health emergency...

Legislative Council Staff
05/08/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications

Colorado Courts’ Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how courts in Colorado are handling this public health emergency. ...

Legislative Council Staff
05/08/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications

Colorado Juvenile Justice System Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak.  This memorandum provides an overview of how the juvenile justice system in Colorado is handling this...

Legislative Council Staff
05/08/2020
Children & Domestic Matters
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Public Health
Staff Publications

Abuse of Corpse Crimes in Other States

This memorandum addresses abuse of corpse laws in the 50 states.  While the vast majority of states have enacted abuse of corpse or other related laws, they differ in definition and crime classification.  For example, some states outline penalties for mutilating or defacing a corpse, while...

Legislative Council Staff
02/21/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Staff Publications

Statutes of Limitations

This memorandum provides an overview of statutes of limitations, including factors that impact length, such as statutes of repose and tolling.  The memorandum also includes tables listing the various criminal and civil statutes of limitations and statutes of repose in the state. 

Legislative Council Staff
02/10/2020
Courts & Judicial
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Probate and Trusts and Fiduciaries

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered a number of measures related to estate documents, public guardians, and trusts.  

Legislative Council Staff
08/12/2019
Courts & Judicial
Financial Services & Commerce
Probate, Trusts, & Fiduciaries
Issue Briefs

Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act June Update (19-11)

This issue brief provides an overview of state laws related to pet animal facilities.  These facilities are licensed and regulated under the Colorado Pet Animal Care and Facilities Act (PACFA).

Legislative Council Staff
06/28/2019
Agriculture
Business & Economic Development
Courts & Judicial
Professions & Occupations
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Civil Law Legislation (2019)

During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law.  Specifically, the legislature considered bills regarding consumer fraud, internet privacy, free-speech lawsuits, damages, child hearsay exceptions, and equal pay. 

Legislative Council Staff
06/26/2019
Civil Law
Courts & Judicial

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