I_JailStandardsCommission_2023A 03/10/2023 10:04:58 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE COLORADO JAIL STANDARDS COMMISSION

Date

03/10/2023

Attendance
Carl Anderson	E
Taj Ashaheed	E
Vincent Atchity	X
Candice Bailey	X
Commissioner Warren Brown	X
Myra Buys	X
Sheriff Garth Crowther	E
Division Chief Greg Demo	X
Undersheriff Sam Fief	E
Joy Hart	X
James Karbach	X
Denise Maes	E
Christina O'Neill	X
Janelle Orozco	X
Commissioner Tamara Pogue	X
Jack Reed	E
Stoney Roberts	X
Lindsay Saunders-Velez	X
Henry Solano	E
Joel Watts	E
Sheriff Allen Cooper	X
Meghan Baker	X

Time

10:04:58 AM to 11:58:11 AM

Place

Old State Library

This Meeting was called to order by

Meghan Baker

This Report was prepared by

Elizabeth Burger

Hearing Items	Action Taken
hApproval of Final Standards	Final Standards Approved
hDiscussion of Draft Standards

10:16:36 AM

Commissioner Baker
reviewed the meeting's agenda.

Approval of Final Standards - Final Standards Approved

10:17:54 AM

Commissioner Karbach
reviewed the draft communication standards, which can be found here: https://coleg.box.com/s/4jw0mqhz4ekg22xfo8wiayj7sjus9vvr

10:18:41 AM

Commissioner Karbach
moved to approved the draft communication standards. The motion passed
12-0.

10:19:54 AM	Motion	Approve final standards on communication
	Moved	James Karbach
	Seconded

	Carl Anderson	Excused
	Taj Ashaheed	Excused
	Vincent Atchity	Yes
	Candice Bailey	Yes
	Commissioner Warren Brown	Yes
	Myra Buys	Yes
	Sheriff Garth Crowther	Excused
	Division Chief Greg Demo	Yes
	Undersheriff Sam Fief	Excused
	Joy Hart	Yes
	James Karbach	Yes
	Denise Maes	Excused
	Christina O'Neill	Yes
	Janelle Orozco	Yes
	Commissioner Tamara Pogue	Yes
	Jack Reed	Excused
	Stoney Roberts	Yes
	Lindsay Saunders-Velez	Excused
	Henry Solano	Excused
	Joel Watts	Excused
	Sheriff Allen Cooper	Excused
	Meghan Baker	Yes
		YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 10 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

10:23:00 AM

Commissioner Pogue
reviewed the draft recreation and programming standards: https://coleg.box.com/s/31wyi8fo30mzt2ugzrvvze15tzjr2zx0

Commissioner Pogue moved to approved the draft standards. The motion
passed 12-0.

10:23:59 AM	Motion	Approve final standards on recreation and programming
	Moved	Commissioner Tamara Pogue
	Seconded

	Carl Anderson	Excused
	Taj Ashaheed	Excused
	Vincent Atchity	Yes
	Candice Bailey	Yes
	Commissioner Warren Brown	Yes
	Myra Buys	Yes
	Sheriff Garth Crowther	Excused
	Division Chief Greg Demo	Yes
	Undersheriff Sam Fief	Excused
	Joy Hart	Yes
	James Karbach	Yes
	Denise Maes	Excused
	Christina O'Neill	Yes
	Janelle Orozco	Yes
	Commissioner Tamara Pogue	Yes
	Jack Reed	Excused
	Stoney Roberts	Yes
	Lindsay Saunders-Velez	Excused
	Henry Solano	Excused
	Joel Watts	Excused
	Sheriff Allen Cooper	Excused
	Meghan Baker	Yes
		YES: 12 NO: 0 EXC: 10 ABS: 0 FINAL ACTION: PASS

Discussion of Draft Standards -


	10:24:46 AM	Chair Baker introduced the draft standard for reception and release, which can be viewed here: https://coleg.box.com/s/81o9hwfdwkb6hfctfct9fonq2f10bdi8
	10:26:09 AM	Commissioners commented on the draft reception and release standard. The commissioners discussed including a statement that best practices include allowing phone calls upon release and transportation resources. The commission will vote on the final reception and release standards at next month's meeting. Chair Baker noted that Subgroup 1 will next be working on restrictive housing standards.
	10:42:17 AM	The commission discussed the overlap between the discipline standards proposed by Subgroup 2 and references to discipline and the use of force in the inmate prerogative standards proposed by Subgroup 4.
	10:43:41 AM	Commissioner Demo discussed the use of restrictive housing and previous discussions of the commission the the topic. The commission discussed current state law regarding restrictive housing. The commission discussed the possible interaction between adopted standards on mental health and housing standards. The commission continued to discuss the potential for conflicting language between the standards. Commissioner Karbach discussed the possibility of the Subgroup 2 resolving any conflicts between the discipline standards and topic 17 of the health and mental health standards previously adopted by the commission.
	10:55:22 AM	Commissioner Karbach continued by discussing the draft grievance standards which can be found here: https://coleg.box.com/s/lafwe86cnspl2x8amik7vaga93u391fx The commission discussed the provisions of the grievance standards. Commissioner Demo noted that most facilities have handbooks and kiosks that can provide information. The commission discussed potential language around the time period to respond to inmate grievances. Commissioner Baker discussed adding language around accommodations.
	11:12:38 AM	Chair Baker discussed the standard's language regarding grievances related to medical care.
	11:14:31 AM	Commissioner Pogue reviewed the draft standards on sanitary and environmental conditions which can be viewed here: https://coleg.box.com/s/33wtyyhzdzxgyma85jw3g5nmgqeorfgc The commission discussed language regarding fire retardant blankets. The commission discussed accessibility accommodations related to fire safety.
	11:25:44 AM	Commissioner Demo reviewed Subgroup 4's draft standards on inmate prerogatives which can be viewed here: https://coleg.box.com/s/2bk7ttly0xewahue0ctg750seud1ox0w The commission discussed changing the title of the standards to "Rights of Persons Experiencing Incarceration". The commission discussed the potential duplication between this set of standards and other subgroups' standards. The commission discussed topic V and its reference to disability rights. The commission discussed including a separate standard of disability rights under the topic of rights of persons experiencing incarceration. Commissioner Karbach discussed the overlap between previously adopted standards on communication and topic IV.
	11:37:35 AM	The commission discussed topic VI access to the media and whether there is a body of law on this topic. The commission discussed topic VII and the potential overlap between the standard and standards regarding recreation. The commission discussed potentially distinguishing this standard from standards on educational programming and whether the standard is necessary in light of this topic being covered in other standards. The commission discussed whether there is legislation that affects educational programming for persons aged 18-21 in jails. Chair Baker noted that topic VIII will be revised to focus primarily on use of force.
	11:50:37 AM	Commissioner Brown and Commissioner Baker gave an update on the Enforcement Subgroup. The subgroup is focused on identifying an agency or group that can house an enforcement mechanism for the standards. Chair Baker discussed other states' efforts regarding jail standards. The commission will next meet on April 14, 2023.

11:58:11 AM

The committee adjourned.

Approval of Final Standards - Final Standards Approved

Discussion of Draft Standards -

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