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Overview of County Jails

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Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Local Government

Agency

Legislative Council Staff

Published

07/20/2017

This memorandum provides an overview of county jails, including their function, population served, cost per day, and relationship with the state Department of Corrections.

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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation (2021)

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement. Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/05/2021

Subject:

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Staff Publications

Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Summary Report

Summary report for the Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment of Persons with Mental Health Disorders in the Criminal and Juvenile Justice System.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

11/04/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

General Assembly

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Civil Law Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to civil law and the courts.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

10/22/2021

Subjects:

Civil Law

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Issue Briefs

Colorado Fireworks Law (21-06)

This issue brief examines Colorado fireworks law, including permissible fireworks, sales, local government regulations, penalties for violating state laws, and executive orders.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/16/2021

Subjects:

Local Government

State Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Housing Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly focused on continued impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, landlord-tenant relations, and affordable housing.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

09/07/2021

Subjects:

Housing

Local Government

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Local Government Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly considered several measures related to local governments, including the powers and duties of local governments and matters related to special and local improvement districts, community revitalization, procurement, the limited gaming...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

08/11/2021

Subject:

Local Government

Session Related Publications

Senate Judiciary Committee Information and Procedures

An overview of the rules and procedures to be followed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

02/17/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

General Assembly

Issue Briefs

Family, Medical, and Sick Leave Laws (21-02)

This issue brief provides an overview of federal and state family, medical, and sick leave laws.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/29/2021

Subjects:

Health Care & Health Insurance

Labor & Employment

Local Government

Staff Publications

Colorado Department of Corrections and 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 prisons in Colorado are reacting to this public health...

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/15/2021

Subjects:

Courts & Judicial

Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement

Public Health

Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of Business and Economic Development Legislation (2020)

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly passed legislation intended to promote economic development in rural areas and to assist businesses in surviving and recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Publishing Agency:

Legislative Council Staff

Date:

01/14/2021

Subjects:

Business & Economic Development

Local Government

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