In order to reduce potential for over-supervision in probation, there should be a standardized process within Colorado Probation among all judicial districts to ensure a transparent, consistent and timely review of each adult case for early termination. Following these recommendations (Appendix A) is a list of technical considerations and areas that will need to be addressed by a working group for this process to be successful. Recommended aspects of the standardized process include: Process Development, Policy and Standards, Structured Tools, Specialized Intensive Programs, Stakeholder Education, Victim Notification, Training, Quality Assurance and Implementation.

[See the "Recommendation Text" for Appendix A: Technical Process Areas to be Addressed.]

Amends, appends, deletes and replaces several provisions of statute related to motor vehicle theft. The elements for motor vehicle theft in the first degree and second degree are changed and motor vehicle theft in the third degree is created. The penalties for motor vehicle theft are no longer based on the value of the vehicle or vehicles stolen. Motor vehicle theft in the first degree is a class 3 felony, motor vehicle theft in the second degree is a class 4 felony, and motor vehicle theft in the third degree is a class 5 felony. The recommendation creates the offense "unauthorized use of a motor vehicle" and makes it a class 1 misdemeanor, or a class 5 felony for a second or subsequent offense. These revisions comprise changes to the following elements of statute: §18-4-409, §18-4-409.5, §18-17-103, §19-1-304 and §42-2-202, C.R.S.

[See the "Recommendation Text" for the Proposed Statutory Language.]

This recommendation amends, appends, deletes and replaces multiple provisions of Colorado criminal statutes related to selected General Felonies, Enhanced Felonies, the re-classification or removal of felonies, and the elimination of specific aggravators for "second and subsequent offense or repeat offender." This recommendation includes three basic concepts and the associated statutory revisions:

1). Amend and "right-size" felony offenses so that the classification of the offense is balanced and properly aligned with the level of seriousness of the prohibited behavior.

2). Eliminate "second and subsequent" increased felony classifications as necessary, given the wide ranges available in the current sentencing scheme, excluding certain criminal offenses where the classification of the crime should be increased when criminal behavior is repeated.

3). Amend the language defining felony offenses when the current statutory language does not properly capture the proper mental state or actions that should be required for commission of that offense.

[See the "Recommendation Text" for the Proposed Statutory Language.]

Amends and appends multiple provisions of statute related to felony crimes, including revisions of post-conviction review and sentence reconsideration. This recommendation comprises three elements that each include a Description, a Discussion and Proposed Statutory Language for the following:

- ELEMENT 4.1. Mandatory Consecutive Sentencing and Post-Conviction Review [p. 1-4] includes revisions and/or amendments to §18-1.3-406 and §24-4.1-302/§24-4.1-302.5, C.R.S.

- ELEMENT 4.2. Habitual Sentences [p. 4-6] includes revisions and/or amendments to §18-1.3-801 and §24-4.1-302/§24-4.1-302.5, C.R.S.

- ELEMENT 4.3. Extraordinary Risk [p. 6-7] includes revisions and/or amendments to §18-1.3-401, C.R.S.

[See the "Recommendation Text" for the Proposed Statutory Language.]