S_JUD_2022A 01/28/2022 09:46:45 AM Committee Summary

Director Stan Hilkey, Executive Director of the Department of Public Safety, discussed the department's proposed legislative package. The Department of Public Safety power point presentation can be found here: http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/cdps_2022_smart_act_.pdf

He discussed budget requests, the regulatory agenda, equity, diversity, and inclusion, and training and conferences.

Committee members asked questions about the budget request concerning Colorado Bureau of Investigations.

Colonel Matt Packard, Colorado State Patrol (CSP), discussed successes and challenges of CSP. He noted traffic fatalities, speed, seat belts, and proactive traffic stops. He next discussed the HB21-1314 Study Group Report (Attachment A). 

Committee members asked questions about driving standards for impaired driving, other than alcohol and marijuana and citations. Chief Packard discussed marketed enforcement events. Further questions were asked about the increased number of stops in relation to demographic and geographical data. 

Committee members asked additional questions about illicit drug seizures and interdiction, fatal accidents, and diversity and recruitment efforts.  

Joe Thome, Director, Division of Criminal Justice, proceeded to discuss the mission of the Division of Criminal Justice. He noted grant administrative programs, including those for body worn cameras, human trafficking, and sex offender management. He also discussed juvenile minority over-representation and juvenile justice reform.  He answered committee questions about performance based contracts. Further discussion ensued about Community Corrections and treatment, and escapes or walkaways.

Kevin Klein, Director, Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management, discussed the mission of the agency. He noted COVID and the mask distribution program, vaccines, fires, disaster declarations, and elections security. Committee members asked questions about the COVID response and Safe 2 Tell.

John Camper, Director, CBI, provided an overview of the bureau's responsibilities and highlighted accomplishments. 

Mike Morgan, Director, Division of Fire Prevention and Control, discussed the division's accomplishments, goals, and challenges. Committee members asked questions about injuries from the Marshall Fire and commended the division's work.

Stan Hilkey, Chair, began the Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CCJJ) presentation.   The CCJJ presentation can be found at this link:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022-smart_ccjj-smart_hearing_overview.pdf.

Rick Kornfeld, CCJJ member, discussed the sentencing reform task force.

Michael Dougherty, District Attorney of the 28th Judicial District, discussed felony reorganization and sentencing certainty.

Dr. Abigail Tucker, Vice Chair of the CCJJ, discussed ongoing recommendation development.

Committee members inquired about felony reorganization, consecutive sentencing, recidivism, sentencing reform, and successful rehabilitation of individuals coming out of state prison. 

Committee members asked questions about incentives, such as earned time and good time. Committee members noted the accomplishments of the CCJJ.

Tim Lopez, representing self, testified about victim notification.

Kimberly Kline, Chair, Sex Offender Management Board (SOMB) and approved provider, began the annual presentation. She discussed the board make-up and accomplishments. She addressed the audit and steps the SOMB has taken in response. 

Chris Lobanov-Rostovsky, Administrator, Sex Offender Management Unit, discussed the annual report, evidence based practices, data collection, and research.

Committee members raised questions about polygraphs and standards and guidelines. 

The SOMB Annual report is found here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/2022_legislative_report_draft_1.17.2022_final.pdf

Laurie Rose Kepros, representing the Office of the State Public Defender and Colorado Criminal Defense Bar, raised concerns about the SOMB and failures to implement evidence based practices. 

Committee members asked questions about sentencing for sex offenses. 

Elizabeth Ramey, Legislative Council Staff, presented information about the adult and youth corrections populations forecasts.  The presentation can be found at this link:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/ramey_-_2022_joint_judiciary_corrections_populations.pdf

Committee members asked questions about parole and county jail transfers.