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SB20-085

Sex Offender Community Corrections Requirements

Concerning a requirement that a sex offender being placed in a community corrections program meet certain requirements for a sex offender being released on parole.
Session:
2020 Regular Session
Subject:
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Bill Summary

The act clarifies that an offender sentenced pursuant to the "Colorado Sex Offender Lifetime Supervision Act of 1998" may be released to a community corrections program only if the offender meets certain requirements for an offender being released on parole including that:

  • The offender has successfully progressed in sex offender treatment as determined by the department of corrections and would not pose a threat to the community if released to community corrections;
  • There is a strong and reasonable probability that the offender would not thereafter commit a new criminal offense; and
  • After considering criteria established by the sex offender management board and other relevant factors, the executive director of the department of corrections finds that release to community corrections is appropriate.
    (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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