Revisions of Enhanced Sentencing Provisions

Reclassification of Selected Felony Crimes

Eliminate Value Basis regarding Motor Vehicle Theft

Adopt clean-up provisions to Senate Bill 21-271 which enacted the 2021 recommendations of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice.

(Note: This "clean-up" bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but reflected continuing work by CCJJ and colloborating entities, agencies and legislators.)

The adoption of 2022 recommendations of the Colorado Criminal and Juvenile Justice Commission regarding sentencing provisions for offenses

Expand the court reminder program
(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

Increased eligibility for procedures to reduce collateral sanctions experienced by defendants, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Measures to improve prison release outcomes, and, in connection therewith, making and reducing an appropriation.

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

A program to assist offenders with acquiring state-issued identification.

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

Adoption of the 2021 recommendations of the Colorado Criminal and Juvenile Justice Commission regarding sentencing for offenses, and, in connection therewith, making an appropriation.

Expand the mental health diversion pilot programs to include more judicial districts.

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but revised statute related to previous bills and to a CCJJ recommendation. See SB19-211 and SB 18-249 below.)

Offense Level for Controlled Substance Possession

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

Jail Capacity Data Collection

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

Remove Limitation on Evidence-based Practices Implementation For Capacity Resource Center Collaboration

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but modified a previous CCJJ bill.)

State Court Administrator Reminder Program

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

Changes to the Mental Health Criminal Justice Diversion Programs

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but modified a previous CCJJ bill.)

Incentives for Provision of Sex Offender Services in the Department of Corrections

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but addressed a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

Measures to Improve the Efficiency of the Community Corrections Transition Placements

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but included elements of a previous CCJJ recommendation.)

The Extension of the Repeal of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

(Note: Also, see the page, About: Enabling Legislation.)

Relief from Collateral Consequences of Criminal Actions

The Use of Criminal Convictions in Employment

A Requirement for a Local Juvenile Services Planning Committee to Devise a Plan to Manage Dually Identified Crossover Youth

Establishing Alternative Programs in the Criminal Justice System to Divert Individuals with a Mental Health Condition to Community Treatment

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but, during the legislative process, was completely revised to reflect all the elements of an existing CCJJ recommendation.)

Defining the Purposes of Community Corrections

Allowing Individualized Conditions of Parole

Certain Convictions and Limits on Adjudication as a Habitual Criminal

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but modified a previous CCJJ bill.)

Strengthen Colorado's Statewide Response to Behavioral Health Crises

Changing the Statutory Purposes of Parole to Successfully Reintegrate Parolees into Society by Providing Enhanced Supportive Services

Creating a Petty Ticket Issued to Juveniles for Certain Minor Offenses and the Conditions for a Petty Offense Contract

Describes Harassment through an Interactive Electronic Medium
(Note: This bill is related to efforts by the CCJJ and its Cyberbullying Subcommittee in response to a letter of request from the General Assembly.)

Corrections to Earned Time Provisions for Certain Offenders Serving Life Sentences as Habitual Offenders

Clarifying Changes to Provisions Related to the Sentencing of Persons Convicted of Drug Crimes.

(Note: This bill is related to and provided clarifying changes to a previous CCJJ-derived bill on drug sentencing, Senate Bill 13-250.)

Clarifying Changes to the Provisions Related to Best Practices in Bond Setting.

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but clarifies a previous CCJJ bill, HB 13-1236, on evidenced-based bond practices.)

The Disposition of Moneys Collected by the State in Connection with the Legal Marijuana Industry

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but includes elements of a CCJJ recommendation.)

Evidence-Based Practices regarding Pre-Trial Release from Custody

Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol or Drugs

(Note: House Bill 2013-1114 was introduced on January 18, 2013 and was "postponed indefinitely" on April 22. A duplicate bill was introduced May 2 as House Bill 2013-1325 and it passed May 7.)

The Repeal Date of the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice

(Note: Also, see the page, About: Enabling Legislation.)

Criminal Omnibus Bill

(Note: Particular sections in the bill were derived from CCJJ recommendations:Section 5. Clarification of Juvenile Petition for Sex Offense De-Registration. Sections 9 & 10. Clarify Offense Class for Specific Juvenile Escapes from Co

Create a Statewide Coordinated Mental Health Response System

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but includes elements of a CCJJ recommendation.)

Changes to Statutory Provisions related to Criminal Proceedings

(Note: Several criminal justice bills were appended to this bill. See Sections 35 for an item related to a CCJJ recommendation.)

Sex Offender Management Board

(Note: The CCJJ monitored the development and progress of and provided feedback on the bill.)

Penalties for Traffic Offenses Involving Alcohol and Drugs

(Note: This CCJJ bill was a follow-up to a previous CCJJ bill, HB10-1347.)

Money Laundering

(Note: This bill, inspired by work from the CCJJ Drug Policy Task Force, was officially fostered by the Attorney General's Office.)

Correctional Education and Vocation Programs

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but includes elements of a CCJJ recommendation.)

Cash Bond Deposits to Satisfy Outstanding Court-Ordered Debt

(Note: This bill partially addressed CCJJ Recommendation FY2008-#L-09.)

Regulation of Medical Marijuana

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but includes elements of a CCJJ recommendation.)

The Eligibility for Probation of a Person Who Has Two or More Prior Felony Convictions

Changes to Certain Parole-Related Statutes to Reduce the Number of Parolees Who Return to the Department of Corrections

(Note: This bill was not initiated by CCJJ, but includes elements of a CCJJ recommendation.)

ID Processing Units in Detention Facilities

(Note: This bill, spearheaded by the Mentally Ill Inmates Task Force of the Metro Area County Commissioners, relates to CCJJ Recommendation FY2008-#BP-50.)