229C28BAB67FF9AD872589580011E7A7 Hearing Summary

Representatives Woodrow and Bockenfeld, prime sponsors, presented House Bill 23-1151, concerning clarifications to the requirements that the court conduct a bond hearing within forty-eight hours after after an individual is placed in jail. Representative Woodrow explained the effect of the bill and discussed its need. Representative Bockenfeld provided additional input on the merits of the legislation. Representative Woodrow responded to questions regarding holding bond hearings virtually.

Rebecca Wallace, representing the Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in support of HB 23-1151. Mr James Karbach, representing Office of the Colorado State Public Defender, testified in support of the bill. Mx. Dana Steiner, representing the Colorado Freedom Fund, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Wallace responded to questions regarding the impact of legislation concerning 48-hour bond hearings that passed in previous years.

Representative Epps explained the effect of amendment L.005 (Attachment G).

Representative Marshall provided input on HB 23-1151.