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1B4D48D6E6F24D138725896E005FA570 Hearing Summary

PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DISCUSSION OF DRAFT STANDARDS

INTERIM COMMITTEE COLORADO JAIL STANDARDS COMMISSION
Date Mar 10, 2023
Location Old State Library

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.