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...
Summary of Professions and Occupations Legislation (2020)
The General Assembly considered several bills regulating professions and occupations, including legislation to make modifications to the apprenticeship programs for plumbers and electricians, bills to make changes to professional liability insurance requirements for physician assistants, and...
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.
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.
Regulation of Professions and Occupations in Colorado
This memorandum provides information about the regulation of professions and occupations in Colorado. Over 100 professions and occupations are currently required to be licensed, certified, or registered in Colorado, or are authorized to use an exclusive professional title, known as title...
2019 Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.
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...
Summary of Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation (2020)
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement.
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,...
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...
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...
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. ...
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...
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.
2019 Treatment of Persons With Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Final Report
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Treatment of Persons With Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal Justice System Committee.
Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Summary Report
Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.
Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Summary Report
Summary report for the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.
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.
Summary of Professions and Occupations Legislation (2019)
During the 2019 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several bills regulating professions and occupations including legislation addressing registered athletic trainers, genetic counselors, and sign language interpreters.
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).
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.
Extreme Risk Protection Orders (19-08)
This issue brief provides an overview of extreme risk protection orders, including what they are, how they are used, and how Colorado's proposed law compares to other states. It also addresses other types of protection orders authorized in Colorado law.
Filing Fees, Surcharges, and Costs in Colorado State Courts, Colorado Judicial Branch
This document provides a summary of the most frequently used court filing fees, surcharges, and costs.
Overview of Community Corrections (19-03)
Community corrections programs serve as an alternative to prison or as a transition for individuals in prison to reenter society. This issue brief provides a general overview of community corrections.