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4BCD1BF81F0B200C87258C120075FE95 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS PRESENTATION

JOINT COMMITTEE COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
Date Jan 14, 2025      
Location Old Supreme Court



Department of Corrections Presentation - Committee Discussion Only
02:28:51 PM  
Andre Stancil, Executive
Director, made staff introductions and provided a brief overview of the
duties and responsibilities of the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC).
 The DOC presentation may be viewed here: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/cdoc_2025_smart_act_presentation_1.pdf



Michele Cottingham,
Director of Human Resources, discussed staffing and vacancy rates.



Dave Wolfsgruber,
Director of Adult Parole, discussed parole and recidivism.



Adrienne Sanchez,
Director of Policy and Legislative Affairs, discussed a strategic plans
and legislative agendas.
02:51:36 PM  
Alondra Gonzales,
Communications Director, discussed DEI efforts.



Ashley Clark,
Director of Finance and Administration, discussed budget items.



Melissa Smith,
Director of Prison Operations, discussed the implementation of SB23-067,
particpatnt facilitated reidivism reduction program.
03:11:09 PM  
Mitch Karstens, Deputy
Director of Finance and Administration, discussed prison projections.



Lacy Monday, Director,
Clinical and Correctional Services, discussed pharmacy pricing.



Mitch Karstens,
Chief Financial Officer, discussed inside work programming.



Committee members
asked questions about sex offender treatment.
03:26:13 PM  
Committee members
asked questions about visitation, health care, recidivism, and sex offender
treatment providers.
03:42:47 PM  
Further discussion
followed about about health care co-pays, Medicaid enrollment, parole absconders,
alternative sentences, outside the walls programs, virtual training, broadband,
workforce preparedness, telemedicine, and re-entry.
04:11:06 PM  
Committee discussion
continued about DOC work requirements and staffing.
04:15:56 PM  
Mr. Jeremy Korgan,
representing themself, provided public comment about the Department of
Corrections.



Justyna Madenska,
representing themself, provided public comment about the Department of
Corrections.






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