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

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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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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

Staff Publications

Public Health Orders Issued During the COVID-19 Pandemic

This memorandum provides an overview of the various Public Health Orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) during the declared disaster emergency related to COVID‑19 in Colorado. Thirteen public health orders have been issued since March, 2020.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/24/2020

Subjects:

Public Health

State Government

Issue Briefs

Respite Care in Colorado (20-27)

Respite care provides temporary relief to a caregiver from the physical and emotional impacts of caring for a person with special needs who requires assistance to care for themselves. Care can be provided for a few hours, overnight, or on an extended basis by a friend, family member, volunteer...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/23/2020

Subjects:

Human Services

Public Health

State Government

Issue Briefs

Adult Protective Services in Colorado (20-26)

Colorado's Adult Protective Services (APS) system, first established in 1983, protects at-risk adults who, because of mental or physical ability, are unable to obtain services or otherwise protect their own health, safety, and welfare. This issue brief provides an overview of the APS...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/19/2020

Subject:

Human Services

Final/Annual Reports

2019 Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee Final Report

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Prison Population Management Interim Study Committee.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/29/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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Staff Publications

Fines and Fees in Colorado’s Criminal Justice System

Individuals convicted of criminal offenses are typically required by the court to pay associated fines, fees, and surcharges. This memorandum provides an overview of the fines and fees that are imposed upon a criminal conviction in Colorado, including those financial obligations that support...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/09/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Summary of Governor’s Executive Orders Issued During COVID-19 Emergency

This memorandum provides a summary of the various Executive Orders and Public Health Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to the presence of COVID‑19 in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/09/2020

Subjects:

Public Health

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