Issue Briefs

Citizens Guide to Judicial Complaints (18-01)

Subjects

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

Agency

Published

02/08/2018

What can a person do if he or she feels that an attorney or judge in a legal matter acted unprofessionally? In Colorado, there are formal complaint processes to review the conduct of attorneys and judges and to administer discipline when warranted. Additionally, voters can choose whether to retain or dismiss judges who are up for retention in an election. This issue brief provides an overview of these complaint and retention processes.

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Issue Briefs

Civil Asset Forfeiture Laws

Recent federal policy changes have increased public awareness of asset forfeiture, a process through which a law enforcement agency can seize property that may have been involved in a criminal action.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/14/2017

Subjects:

Civil Law

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Issue Briefs

Juvenile Justice Systems in Colorado

This issue brief provides an overview of how the justice system treats juveniles found guilty of a crime in Colorado. It discusses juvenile problem solving courts; detention and commitment; the facilities where juveniles are housed; the programs and services available; requirements for...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/13/2017

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Issue Briefs

Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System - Colorado's Response

This issue brief outlines Colorado's efforts to address issues associated with persons with mental illness in the criminal justice system.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/07/2017

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Human Services

Public Health

Issue Briefs

Competency for Criminal Trial in Colorado

The U.S. Constitution guarantees each citizen the right to a fair trial, which includes the right to be present at the trial, able to understand the nature of the proceedings, and able to participate in his or her defense. Whether the defendant’s mental health impaired his or her ability to...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/07/2017

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Public Health

Staff Publications

Laws Governing Sex Offenders in Colorado (2016)

The purpose of this publication is to compile information on Colorado law related to sex offenses and sex offenders. Included in this report is the following:

• a listing of sex offenses in Colorado law;

• information...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

12/16/2016

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Issue Briefs

Colorado Judges (2016)

Colorado’s state court system is comprised of many different courts, including the Supreme Court, the Court of Appeals (COA), and district courts. Colorado law also governs county courts and jurisdiction-specific courts in Denver.1 This issue brief describes the qualification requirements and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/29/2016

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Local Government

State Government

Issue Briefs

Overview of Courthouse Funding (2016)

There are 86 courthouse facilities in Colorado: 71 courthouses and 15 probation offices. This issue brief provides an overview of court and court facility funding. Specifically, information is provided on state, county, and municipal court funding requirements and state supplemental funding...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/29/2016

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Local Government

State Government

Staff Publications

Sealing and Expunging Criminal Records (2016)

This memorandum discusses Colorado law on the subject of the expungement of juvenile delinquency records, including the offenses that may not be expunged, and provides information about sealing adult arrest records, criminal records other than convictions, and conviction records. Further...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/31/2016

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Issue Briefs

Colorado Probate Law (2016)

Probate is a general term referring to a court procedure by which a person's estate is transferred to others. In current usage, "probate" has been expanded to generally include all matters pertaining to administration of estates, including trust administration, guardianships, and...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

04/07/2016

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Financial Services & Commerce

Staff Publications

Fraudulent Use of Pets as Service Animals (2016)

This memorandum provides information regarding state laws penalizing those who misrepresent pets or other animals as service animals. Nine states have laws prohibiting the misrepresentation of pets, and nine states have laws prohibiting people from misrepresenting themselves as disabled in order...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/10/2016

Subjects:

Agriculture

Civil Law

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Human Services

Related Publications

Pages

Colorado General Assembly