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F056925667C02C798725889B005F61A0 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC TESTIMONY

INTERIM COMMITTEE  TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Date Aug 11, 2022      
Location SCR 357



Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only


11:21:50 AM  

Ms. Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, joined online and testified regarding juvenile restraints. Ms. Baker answered questions from the committee.  Her proposal may be found here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/cdoc_restraints_handout_8-11-22.pdf

11:32:14 AM  

Mr. Tim Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified regarding marijuana use for individuals involved in the criminal justice system and competency for juvenile youth. Committee members asked questions of Mr. Lane.

11:45:21 AM  
James Karbach, representing
the Public Defenders Office, testified regarding evaluations of competency
in the juvenile justice system.






The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 7, 2024, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 8, 2024, unless otherwise specified. Details