6E1A040BA4B42551872587D80069CEA0 Hearing Summary

Kimberly Kline, Chair, Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and approved provider, began the annual presentation. She discussed the board make-up and accomplishments. She addressed the audit and steps the SOMB has taken in response. 

Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky, Administrator, Sex Offender Management Unit, discussed the annual report, evidence based practices, data collection, and research.

Committee members raised questions about polygraphs and standards and guidelines. 

The SOMB Annual report is found here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022_legislative_report_draft_1.17.2022_final.pdf

Laurie Rose Kepros, representing the Office of the State Public Defender and Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, raised concerns about the SOMB and failures to implement evidence based practices. 

Committee members asked questions about sentencing for sex offenses.