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Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System - Colorado's Response

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Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Human Services

Public Health

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

02/07/2017

This issue brief outlines Colorado's efforts to address issues associated with persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Human Services Legislation

The General Assembly addressed a number of bills related to human services and various children and domestic matters, including the establishment and preservation of “family time” and improving services offered to children and youth.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/13/2023

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

General Assembly

Human Services

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Commutations and Pardons (2023)

This issue brief outlines the commutation and pardon authority of the Governor and state legislature in Colorado. It provides an overview of the application process to seek clemency for a crime, and data on the number of pardons and commutations since 2017.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/06/2023

Subject:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Criminal Justice Reform Legislation

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform legislation enacted in Colorado from 2013 through 2023. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Issue Briefs

Law Enforcement Liability

Under the Colorado Governmental Immunity Act (CGIA), public entities and employees are generally immune from liability in all claims except those specifically provided for in state law. In 2020, national and local public demonstrations against excessive use of force by law enforcement prompted...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

State Government

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Food Assistance in Colorado

Federal, state, and local entities work to deliver programs and initiatives to increase food security and accessibility for Coloradans. This issue brief provides an overview of key programs and efforts within the state, including beneficiaries, operations, and funding.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/24/2023

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Human Services

Public Health

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law. Specifically, the legislature passed bills that made changes to consumer protections, asset forfeiture, and reproductive and civil rights.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/09/2023

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

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Victim Compensation and Assistance Funding (2023)

Crime victim support services and programs have been funded by federal and state governments since the 1980s. In recent years, the revenue stream for these services has decreased significantly. This issue brief provides background on victim compensation and victim assistance funding and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/01/2023

Subject:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Criminal and Juvenile Justice System 2023 Major Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly passed an array of measures concerning the criminal and juvenile justice system.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/21/2023

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Behavioral Health Major Legislation

Behavioral health continued to be a focus of the General Assembly in 2023. Several bills addressing behavioral health services, mental health providers, step therapy requirements for mental health drugs, substance use, and disordered eating were considered during the legislative session.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/19/2023

Subjects:

General Assembly

Health Care & Health Insurance

Human Services

Staff Publications

State Paid Family and Medical Leave Laws

To date, Colorado and ten other states have enacted paid family and medical leave laws. The other states include California, Connecticut, Delaware, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Rhode Island, and Washington. However, the New Hampshire is voluntary for employers...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/04/2023

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Health Care & Health Insurance

Insurance

Labor & Employment

Public Health

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