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BILL SUMMARY For SMART ACT HEARING FOR THE COLORADO COMMISSION ON CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
Date Jan 28, 2022      
Location Old State Library



SMART Act Hearing for the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice - Committee Discussion Only


11:42:40 AM  

Stan Hilkey, Chair, began the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) presentation.   The CCJJ presentation can be found at this link:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022-smart_ccjj-smart_hearing_overview.pdf.

Rick Kornfeld, CCJJ member, discussed the sentencing reform task force.

Michael Dougherty, District Attorney of the 28th Judicial District, discussed felony reorganization and sentencing certainty.

Dr. Abigail Tucker, Vice Chair of the CCJJ, discussed ongoing recommendation development.

Committee members inquired about felony reorganization, consecutive sentencing, recidivism, sentencing reform, and successful rehabilitation of individuals coming out of state prison. 

Committee members asked questions about incentives, such as earned time and good time. Committee members noted the accomplishments of the CCJJ.

Tim Lopez, representing self, testified about victim notification.






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