i_jailfunding_2017a_2017-07-31t13:03:57z3 Hearing Summary
Date: 07/31/2017
Location: SCR 357
Public Testimony
COUNTY COURTHOUSE AND COUNTY JAIL FUNDING AND OVERCROWDING SOLUTIONS
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03:29 PM -- Public Testimony
The committee reconvened.
03:30 PM -- Robert Chase, representing Colorado Coalition of Patients and Caregivers, testified to the committee. He expressed the opinion that unjust criminal statutes cause too many individuals to be jailed and imprisoned. He discussed the role of the General Assembly in enacting these laws.
03:35 PM
Julia Jackson, Legislative Council Staff, informed the committee of future meeting dates: August 28, September 11, and October 23. She discussed agenda items to be considered at these meetings.
03:40 PM
The committee recessed.