Second Regular Session | 74th General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyThis issue brief outlines Colorado's efforts to address issues associated with persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system.
The U.S. Constitution guarantees each citizen the right to a fair trial, which includes the right to be present at the trial, able to understand the nature of the proceedings, and able to participate in his or her defense. Whether the defendant’s mental health impaired his or her ability to...
This memorandum provides an overview of the recovery of damages for loss of use by rental vehicle companies and various state laws that prohibit or limit the recovery of these damages.
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Oversight Committee on Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System.
This issue brief provides an overview of how the justice system treats juveniles found guilty of a crime in Colorado. It discusses juvenile problem solving courts; detention and commitment; the facilities where juveniles are housed; the programs and services available; requirements for...
Recent federal policy changes have increased public awareness of asset forfeiture, a process through which a law enforcement agency can seize property that may have been involved in a criminal action.
Colorado law imposes standards on, and grants certain responsibilities to, persons considered peace officers, including the authority to enforce Colorado law. This issue brief provides information on training and certification of peace officers, reserve officers, and the process for...
Public-private partnerships have become integral to developing infrastructure in Colorado and across the country. This issue brief describes public-private partnerships and summarizes public-private partnership law in Colorado.
This issue brief describes autonomous vehicles, discusses current federal and state policy regarding those vehicles, and notes future policy considerations.
Presented to the Joint Transportation Committee on December 22, 2016.
Presented to the Joint Transporation Committee at its December 22, 2016, meeting.
This issue brief discusses the vehicle emissions testing program in Colorado.
This memorandum provides an overview of the County Courthouse and County Jail Funding and Overcrowding Solutions Interim Study Committee, including the charge of the committee, the committee membership, the bill limits, the bill request deadlines applicable to the committee, and information...
This memorandum provides an overview of county jails, including their function, population served, cost per day, and relationship with the state Department of Corrections.
Senate Bill 17-267, enacted during the 2017 legislative session, changes many aspects of fiscal policy for the state. This issue brief summarizes the bill’s principal components.
The rise in distracted driving, often associated with ever-present smart phones and mobile devices, has been identified as a cause and contributing factor to automobile crashes. This issue brief gives an overview of state and federal regulations on the issue.
This memorandum provides information concerning the use of capital punishment in Colorado and across the country. The memorandum provides a brief history of Colorado’s death penalty scheme and information on recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions concerning the constitutionality of the death...
Recent federal policy changes have increased public awareness of asset forfeiture, a process through which a law enforcement agency can seize property that may have been involved in a criminal action. While federal policy affects federal seizures in the state, Colorado law governs how state and...
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its August 2017 meeting.
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its July 2017 meeting.
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee durings its July 2017 tour.
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee during its August 2017 tour.
Presented to the Transportation Legislative Review Committee during it July 2017 tour.
Presented to the Transportation Legislation Review Committee at its August 2017 meeting.