E955570A902E9B808725883200712465 Hearing Summary

Senator Rodriguez, bill sponsor, presented House Bill 22-1368, concerning opportunities for persons to access community corrections programs. 

Mr. Tim Hand, representing Colorado Community Corrections Coalition, testified in support of the bill.  He discussed the benefits of community corrections access to more individuals. 

Marshal Weaver, representing self, testified in support of the bill. He discussed community corrections access for individuals on probation with misdemeanors. 

LaNora Hand, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Matthew Norris, representing self, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members asked questions about  community corrections and the criminal justice system.  Discussion followed about root causes, such as housing and trauma. 

Mr. Doug Carrigan, representing Community Corrections, testified in support of the bill. He discussed lack of services in rural areas. 

Ms Britanny Turner, representing Community Corrections, testified in support of the bill.

Committee members discussed limited treatment options in rural areas. 

Senator Rodriguez made closing remarks.