Overview of County Jails
This memorandum provides an overview of county jails, including their function, population served, cost per day, and relationship with the state Department of Corrections.
First Regular Session | 75th General Assembly
Colorado General AssemblyThis memorandum provides an overview of county jails, including their function, population served, cost per day, and relationship with the state Department of Corrections.
This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.
During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments, including the powers and duties of local governments and matters related to special and local improvement districts, community revitalization, procurement, the limited gaming...
An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state family, medical, and sick leave laws.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons, and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how prisons in Colorado are reacting to this public health...
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly passed legislation intended to promote economic development in rural areas and to assist businesses in surviving and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.
During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning the Judicial Department, civil and criminal courts, and the Department of Corrections (DOC). Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.
This issue brief focuses on additional strategies that local governments and communities in Colorado are using to meet the housing needs of residents.
Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.
The effective date for bills enacted without a safety clause is August 6, 2025, if the General Assembly adjourns sine die on May 7, 2025 (unless otherwise specified). Details
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The House of Representatives and Senate will not convene on Monday, February 17 in observance of Presidents' Day