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Driving Under the Influence of Drugs or Alcohol (2016)

Subjects

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

01/13/2016

This issue brief discusses the various offenses related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol in Colorado, and their associated criminal and administrative penalties.

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Public Private Partnerships

Public-private partnerships have become integral to developing infrastructure in Colorado and across the country. This issue brief describes public-private partnerships and summarizes public-private partnership law in Colorado.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

03/15/2017

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

State Government

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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Peace Officer Status in Colorado

Colorado law imposes standards on, and grants certain responsibilities to, persons considered peace officers, including the authority to enforce Colorado law. This issue brief provides information on training and certification of peace officers, reserve officers, and the process for...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/22/2017

Subject:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

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

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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

Staff Publications

Rental Vehicle Loss of Use Laws

This memorandum provides an overview of the recovery of damages for loss of use by rental vehicle companies and various state laws that prohibit or limit the recovery of these damages.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/10/2017

Subjects:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

Insurance

Final/Annual Reports

2016 Final Report, Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Illness in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems

Final Report to the Colorado General Assembly by the Oversight Committee on Mental Illness in the Criminal Justice System.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/10/2017

Subjects:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Human Services

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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

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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

Budget Related Publications

2017 Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement Payment Forecast

Colorado receives annual payments from tobacco manufacturers as part of the Tobacco Master Settlement Agreement. In April 2016, the state received $92.3 million. This memorandum presents the distribution of the 2016 payment and forecasts payments through 2019.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/31/2017

Subjects:

Fiscal Policy & Taxes

Health Care & Health Insurance

Liquor, Tobacco, & Marijuana

State Revenue & Budget

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Colorado's Transportation System

Colorado's transportation system is primarily managed by the Colorado Department of Transportation (CDOT). Cities, counties, transit and transportation authorities, and the Public Utilities Commission have specific authority as well. The Transportation Commission provides direction to CDOT, a...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/30/2017

Subject:

Transportation & Motor Vehicles

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