E558163106FB3FB18725850500069DD2 Hearing Summary

Representative Soper and Roberts, bill sponsors, presented House Bill 20-1054. Under current law, a defendant may withdraw from a plea agreement if a judge decides not to accept specific conditions of the agreement. The bill allows the prosecution to withdraw from a plea agreement as well as the defendant.

Karen Taylor, Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, testified against the bill.

Jason Middleton, Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, testified against the bill.

Ms. Taylor and Mr. Middleton responded to questions.

Committee questions continued.

Tom Raynes, Colorado District Attorneys Council, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. Raynes responded to questions.

Representative Roberts and Soper made closing comments.

Representative Weissman recessed the meeting.

Representative Weissman reconvened the meeting.   Representative Weissman adjourned the meeting.