43F57113747817558725846200659E20 Hearing Summary

The meeting was called back to order. 

Kirsten Wilson, Artistic Director, Motus Theater, and Juaquin Mobley, The Community Barbershop, presented an autobiographical monologue.  Ms. Wilson explained the project, and Mr. Mobley spoke about the challenges he faced reentering society after prison.  The committee asked questions about his experience and inquired as to what is needed for successful reentry in addition to financial support.  

Matt Hansen, Deputy Director of Prisons, DOC, provided an overview of the classification process and factors used in determining an offender's custody level and facility placement (Attachment F). 

Kristen Hilkey, Chairperson, Colorado State Board of Parole, discussed and presented information about the various static and dynamic risk assessment instruments that are used by the Parole Board (Attachment G).  She also noted the different schools of thought regarding risk assessment reliability and validity.  She emphasized that assessments provide a good starting point. 

Dr. Kevin Ford, Statistical Analyst, Division of Criminal Justice in the Department of Public Safety, answered questions from the committee about the Colorado Actuarial Risk Assessment Scale (CARAS).  

The committee inquired about interoperability and the sharing of assessments between agencies in the criminal justice system.