INSIGHTS | Lawmakers are quietly reshaping Colorado justice
"Beneath the big headlines of this legislative session -- drilling fights, full-day kindergarten, sex ed and the red-flag gun bill -- is...
Last-Minute Senate Budget Deal May Not Withstand House Scrutiny
"But now it’s the House’s turn to take up the budget bill, and several Democrats, who hold the majority in that chamber, are skeptical of...
A Colorado bill would eliminate felony charges for all personal drug possession, reduce jail time fo
"The bill, introduced Friday, is part of a much-needed solution to Colorado’s crowded prisons and corrections spending, said sponsor Rep....
Viral speech details how women have to barter for tampons in Colorado jails because period products
"A Colorado state representative has garnered viral attention online for a speech about the need for period products in jails as the...
Bill aims to close 'loophole' in law involving sexual assault while in custody or detained
"DENVER — There are laws in Colorado to prevent police officers from taking advantage of their authority, but the law that helps prevent...
Gov. Polis signs bill adding new judges statewide
"The bill, partially introduced by Rep. Matt Soper, R-Delta, prevents judges from imposing cash bonds on defendants for minor traffic or...
Colorado bill would eliminate cash bail for minor offenses
"Sponsors of the bill, including Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver) and Rep. Matt Soper (R-Delta), argue thousands of Coloradans await trial in...
Colorado House approves bill to provide tampons, pads to women in jail
“Women’s bodies are different,” said Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, who sponsored the bill. “We need to ensure that we are treating all...
Criminal justice reform bill would eliminate cash bail for petty offenses
"House Bill 1225 eliminates the option for judges to impose cash bonds for criminal defendants accused of crimes below that of a...
House unanimously approves bill providing free tampons to jail inmates in Colorado
"A bill sponsored by state Rep. Leslie Herod of Denver mandating all local jails provide menstrual hygiene products on Wednesday received...
