Staff Publications

Colorado Courts’ Response to COVID-19

Subjects

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Public Health

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

05/08/2020

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how courts in Colorado are handling this public health emergency. Please note that the COVID-19 situation is rapidly changing, and staff will be monitoring changes and making updates.

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Staff Publications

Fines and Fees in Colorado’s Criminal Justice System

Individuals convicted of criminal offenses are typically required by the court to pay associated fines, fees, and surcharges. This memorandum provides an overview of the fines and fees that are imposed upon a criminal conviction in Colorado, including those financial obligations that support...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/09/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Summary of Governor’s Executive Orders Issued During COVID-19 Emergency

This memorandum provides a summary of the various Executive Orders and Public Health Orders issued during the declared disaster emergency related to the presence of COVID‑19 in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/09/2020

Subjects:

Public Health

State Government

Issue Briefs

Vaccinations for School-Aged Children (20-20)

Vaccinations offer protection from common infectious diseases. The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends specific vaccines for all infants, children, and adults during their lifetime to provide immunity from preventable illness. A recent analysis estimated that...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/07/2020

Subjects:

Children & Domestic Matters

Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Issue Briefs

Colorado Clean Indoor Air Act (20-19)

The harmful effects of secondhand smoke and emissions from tobacco, marijuana, and electronic smoking devices continue to be an issue in Colorado. Since 1992, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has classified secondhand tobacco smoke as a known cause of cancer. The Centers for Disease...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/01/2020

Subjects:

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Health Care Legislation (2020)

In the 2020 session, the Colorado General Assembly considered measures related to the regulation of health care facilities, behavioral health and substance use, prescription drug costs, and abortion.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/18/2020

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Public Health Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 session, the General Assembly considered bills related to immunizations, food safety, chemical and consumer safety, substance use disorders, and paid sick leave.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/01/2020

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/13/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Summary of Major Legislation

Criminal Justice Reform Bills

This memorandum provides a listing of criminal justice reform bills passed in Colorado over the past several years. More specifically, the attached table provides the bill number, title, and description of the criminal justice reform legislation, organized by category (i.e., bail, juvenile,...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

07/13/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Safety Protocols for the General Assembly During the COVID-19 Pandemic

The following are new safety protocols for the reconvening of the General Assembly during the COVID-19 health epidemic.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

06/02/2020

Subjects:

General Assembly

Public Health

Staff Publications

Community Corrections Response to COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted almost every aspect of society, including the criminal justice system, leaving crowded courts, prisons and jails especially susceptible to the outbreak. This memorandum provides an overview of how Community Corrections is handling this public health emergency...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

05/08/2020

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Public Health

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