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PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE LEGISLATIVE OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE CONCERNING COLORADO JAIL STANDARDS
| Date |
10/13/2023 |
| Attendance |
| Armagost |
X |
| Fields |
X |
| Garcia |
* |
| Van Winkle |
E |
| Coleman |
X |
| Amabile |
X |
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| Time |
12:02:05 PM to 12:33:16 PM |
| Place |
HCR 0112 |
| This Meeting was called to order by |
Amabile |
| This Report was prepared by |
Elizabeth Burger |
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| Hearing Items |
Action Taken |
| hUpdate on the Activities of the Jail Standards Commission |
Committee Discussion Only |
| hRequests for Draft Legislation |
Draft Bill Requested |
| hPublic Testimony |
Committee Discussion Only |
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Update on the Activities of the Jail Standards Commission - Committee Discussion Only
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12:03:00 PM |
Meghan Baker, Chair
of the Jail Standards Commission, gave an update regarding the activities
of the Jail Standards Commission. The proposed standards can be accessed
here: https://coleg.box.com/s/nmyj4ju5etjce38ojioy1phisy0t26ih.
She explained that the commission is working to suggest revisions to the
standards, and the group is proposing both technical and substantive changes.
She noted that the commission is working to issue its final report by November
15, and the final meeting of the commission is November 9. She explained
that representative of jails, sheriffs' offices and organizations, and
counties have participated in the revision process.
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12:06:37 PM |
Representative Amabile commented on the work of the Jail Standards Commission.
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Requests for Draft Legislation - Draft Bill Requested
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12:09:10 PM |
Jack Johnson, Disability
Law Colorado, discussed proposed draft legislation on jail standards. The
draft bill would continue the Legislative Oversight Committee on Colorado
Jail Standards, and outline the specific responsibilities of the committee.
An advisory committee would be created in the County Sheriffs of Colorado
(CSOC) that would create reports on jails that would go to the oversight
committee and the Attorney General's Office. The advisory committee would
also make recommendations on updating the jail standards. He described
the Attorney General Office's role in the process.
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12:18:54 PM |
Representative Amabile
described the bill draft approval process, and noted that the committee
is authorizing drafting of the bill at today's meeting, and final approval
will occur in the future. She explained that the bill does not have to
be reviewed by Legislative Council.
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12:22:18 PM
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Motion |
Move to request drafting of the bill concerning implementation of jail standards |
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| Moved |
Amabile |
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| Seconded |
Fields |
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Armagost |
Yes |
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Fields |
Yes |
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Garcia |
Yes |
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Van Winkle |
Excused |
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Coleman |
Yes |
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Amabile |
Yes |
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YES: 5 NO: 0 EXC: 1 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS |
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12:22:20 PM |
No other draft bills were requested.
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| 12:23:19 PM |
The committee set its next meeting date for November 28th, at 11 am.
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Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only
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12:24:22 PM |
Shawn Smith, La Plata County Sheriff, testified regarding the peer review process concept for enforcing jail standards. He responded to questions from the committee regarding the need for common jail standards in the state.
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| 12:33:16 PM |
The committee adjourned. |
