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83CC8F79A9A552D687258884005CCEAA Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For REVIEW OF COMMISSION PROCEDURES

INTERIM COMMITTEE  COLORADO JAIL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Date Jul 19, 2022      
Location Old State Library



Review of Commission Procedures - Committee Discussion Only
10:53:45 AM  
Elizabeth Burger,
Legislative Council Staff, reviewed the provisions of the draft commission
workplan and operating procedures, including a proposal to divide the commission
into four subgroups responsible for writing draft standards on assigned
topics. Chair Baker opened discussion on the proposed workplan. Mr. Watts
suggested revising the subgroup topical assignments. Ms. Saunders-Velez
discussed the relationship between mental health and housing. Mr. Solano
commented on the relationship between the assigned topics and their division
between subgroups. Ms. Cain commented on grouping certain topics. Discussion
continued regarding commission operating procedures, subgroup assignments,
and assigned topics. The commission discussed the importance of representation
of persons with lived experience on each subgroup.
11:20:30 AM  
Mr. Atchity commented
on the role of mental health across all topics. Ms. Cain discuss possibly
involving a group within Department of Corrections to provide feedback.
Ms. Suanders-Velez commented on the possibility of touring jails. Representative
Amabile discussed the importance of touring jails, and commissioners commented.
11:39:41 AM  
Mr. Reed commented
on the availability of data regarding jails and offered to provide research
to the commission. Commissioner Pogue discussed whether the commission
should adopt a statement of shared values or goals for all subgroups. Sheriff
Reams further commented on the need for commissioners to visit a variety
of jails.






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