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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 2021 Public Health Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to public health, including behavioral health, suicide prevention, and public safety.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/04/2021

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

Issue Briefs

Updated - Summary of Federal Legislation Passed in Response to COVID-19 (21-05)

This issue brief provides a summary of the federal legislation that was passed in response to the COVID‑19, or coronavirus, public health emergency.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/26/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Public Health

State Government

Staff Publications

Updated - Resources for Small Businesses in Response to COVID-19

This memorandum provides an overview of various federal, state, and local programs and resources that are available to provide assistance to small businesses in Colorado during the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/05/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Public Health

Issue Briefs

Understanding Nuclear Energy's Role in an Energy Portfolio (21-04)

This issue brief provides an overview of nuclear energy, its history in Colorado, public health and safety concerns, and recent technology advancements.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/23/2021

Subjects:

Energy

Public Health

Session Related Publications

Senate Judiciary Committee Information and Procedures

An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/17/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Staff Publications

TABOR Emergency Provisions

On March 11, 2020, Governor Polis issued Executive Order D 2020 003, declaring a disaster emergency pursuant to state law due to the presence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19). The disaster emergency declaration triggers certain provisions in the Colorado Constitution and state law....

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/29/2021

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Public Health

State Revenue & Budget

Staff Publications

Colorado Department of Corrections and COVID-19

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...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/15/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Public Health

Staff Publications

Colorado’s Updated COVID-19 Vaccination Policy

This memorandum provides an overview of Colorado’s plan for the administration of the COVID-19 vaccinations.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/06/2021

Subject:

Public Health

Staff Publications

State Laws Prohibiting Price Gouging During Declared Emergencies

This memorandum provides information related to state and federal laws prohibiting price gouging during declared disaster emergencies.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/06/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Court Procedure and Corrections Legislation (2020)

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.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/03/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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