Idaho wants to send 1,000 prisoners to live in closed private prison on Colorado’s Eastern Plains
“Two lawmakers, Rep. Leslie Herod and Sen. Julie Gonzales, introduced a bill earlier this month that would allow the re-opening of a...
The Polis administration wants to open a state prison ASAP. Here’s why lawmakers haven’t signed off
“Herod also wants to study how to phase out the use of private prisons entirely by 2025 or sooner.” Read full article...
State officials react to closure of Cheyenne Mountain prison
"The "private prison industry is getting out of prisons," Herod said. "Cities and states are being very clear" that there should not be a...
Colorado lawmakers want fewer people awaiting trial in jail
“It’s really about access to justice,” said Rep. Leslie Herod, a Democrat from Denver who serves as vice chair on the House Judiciary...
New Colorado Bill 1263 Revolutionizes the Legality of Drug Possession
"With this new law in place, those found with Schedule I and II drugs will likely still appear in front of a judge to be sentenced,...
Police Shooting Of De’Von Bailey In Colorado Springs Could Prompt Changes Statewide
“DENVER (CBS4) – A Colorado lawmaker says she will introduce legislation changing how all deadly force cases involving police are...
Op-Ed: Lawmakers Changing Prisoner Life Post-Release
“The distance between a prison and an ex-offender's home community generally can be traversed by bus in a few hours. But the real...
Denver to strengthen mental health, drug abuse treatment
"In bolstering treatment options in the city and county, Caring 4 Denver will focus funding on housing for those in need of mental health...
Officials lower Colorado prison population predictions
"Democratic Rep. Leslie Herod of Denver and others questioned the methodology behind the numbers, which affect funding or opening new...
Faulty forecast for Colorado prison population due to policy changes
"But some legislators question the methodology that state researchers use." "It’s important that we dig down into what is working and...
