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The Polis administration wants to open a state prison ASAP. Here’s why lawmakers haven’t signed off

State officials react to closure of Cheyenne Mountain prison

Could Colorado end the use of private prisons by 2025? Lawmakers want to find out.

Could Colorado end the use of private prisons by 2025? Lawmakers want to find out.

"State Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat who chairs the committee on prison population management, said she assumes she would carry the potential bill in the House." “We have to ensure that (prisoners) are set up to succeed and that there’s not profiteering that’s happening on the backs of our criminal justice system,” Herod said." Read full article #criminaljusticereform #LeslieHerod #prisonreform #privateprisons

The ruling that gave a jolt to the supervised injection site debate

The ruling that gave a jolt to the supervised injection site debate

"While it’s unclear if, and what kind of impact, the Philadelphia ruling could have in Colorado, State Representative Leslie Herod (D-Denver) said it wouldn’t be a direct impact, since the ruling was made out of state." Read full article #LeslieHerod #criminaljusticereform #SupervisedUse #harmreduction #supervisedinjectionsite #drugepidemic

Police Shooting Of De’Von Bailey In Colorado Springs Could Prompt Changes Statewide

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 investigated. The shooting of 19-year-old De’Von Bailey in Colorado Springs in August was a tipping point for Rep. Leslie Herod, Vice Chair of the House Judiciary Committee.” Read full article #criminaljusticereform #criminaljustice #LeslieHerod #PoliceShooting #DeVonBailey

Law banning initial inquiries into Colorado job seekers' criminal histories takes effect Sept. 1

Op-Ed: Lawmakers Changing Prisoner Life Post-Release

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 distance an ex-offender must travel from incarceration to successful reintegration can take years, or even decades, to achieve. Thanks to Governor Jared Polis, Colorado Department of Corrections director Dean Williams and Representative Leslie Herod, tangible measures soon will be in place for ex-offenders to succeed.” Read full article #criminalju

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Officials lower Colorado prison population predictions

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 facilities." "On June 30, about 14,200 inmates were in the corrections department’s 19 prisons." "Nearly 3,900 more were at three private prisons with state contracts. Read full article #criminaljusticereform #criminaljustice #LeslieHerod #paroleevoting #prisonpopulation

Faulty forecast for Colorado prison population due to policy changes

People on parole can now vote, thanks to a new law in Colorado

People on parole can now vote, thanks to a new law in Colorado

“Largely, Coloradans believe we should turn out to vote and do everything we can to decrease barriers, so that those eligible to vote have access to the ballot. That’s what we were able to do with this measure,” said bill sponsor, Representative Leslie Herod (D-Denver)." Read full article #criminaljusticereform #criminaljustice #paroleevoting #votingrights #civilrights

As of today, 11,467 Colorado parolees can register to vote. Will they?

As of today, 11,467 Colorado parolees can register to vote. Will they?

"State Rep. Leslie Herod, a Denver Democrat, sponsored the parolee voting bill this past legislative session. She said she hopes that by November, the percentage of voting parolees mirrors or comes close to the percentage of non-parolee citizens who participate in elections. Nearly 60 percent of eligible voting-age Coloradans voted last November, according to the Secretary of State’s Office." "But Herod also said she knows it’ll be a challenge to reach many of those affected

11,467 Colorado parolees can now vote after new law goes into effect

11,467 Colorado parolees can now vote after new law goes into effect

"Advocates for the change hope that allowing parolees to vote will help them feel more vested in their communities, which may lead to lower recidivism rates." “If you vote you’re more likely not to commit a crime,” state Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver, told The Colorado Sun earlier this year. She was one of the lead proponents of the change." Read full article #criminaljusticereform #criminaljustice #paroleevoting #votingrights #civilrights

Criminal Justice Reform in Colorado Gets Bipartisan Support

Criminal Justice Reform in Colorado Gets Bipartisan Support

"This legislative session, Herod would like to restore voting rights to individuals who have served time and are now out on parole. She would also like to reduce certain drug charges from felonies to misdemeanors. Additionally, Herod aims to remove bail costs for those charged with minor offenses that, under the current system, cannot afford to return home with their families. Other bills the Democrat from Denver has sponsored include one that would provide free tampons to wo

Concerns rise as drug penalties drop

Concerns rise as drug penalties drop

“It is the intention of the General Assembly to classify most drug possession on and after March 1, 2020, as a misdemeanor offense with different sentencing options and limited incarceration penalties,” reads the bill, which Rep. Leslie Herod, a Democrat, and Rep. Shane Sandridge, a Republican introduced. The bill was sponsored in the Senate by Vicki Marble and Pete Lee." “The purpose of this sentencing scheme is to provide offenders who are assessed to be in need of treatmen

Colorado Democrats call Larimer County sheriff's statement 'irresponsible' description o

Colorado Democrats call Larimer County sheriff's statement 'irresponsible' description o

"State Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver and sponsor of the bill in the House, said Smith's characterization that it stops police from arresting people for drug misdemeanors is "an urban legend," and "irresponsible to spread as a law enforcement officer." "That is irresponsible. That is not real, and it has no basis in facts about what the bill does," Herod said. "If he wants to talk about the bill or needs help reading through it, I'm happy to do so." "Instead, the law is aimed at

FOR COPO PRINT!!! Colorado opioid fight stretches from Denver to D.C.

FOR COPO PRINT!!! Colorado opioid fight stretches from Denver to D.C.

"Senate Bill 227, a sweeping piece of legislation aimed at getting drug-overdose medication into schools, expanding the state’s drug take-back program and getting automated external defibrillator devices into more buildings. The bill was sponsored by Pettersen; Kennedy; Sen. Julie Gonzales, D-Denver; and Rep. Leslie Herod, D-Denver." Read full article #LeslieHerod #GovernorPolis #opioidcrisis #addiction #Caring4Denver #criminaljusticereform

Gov. Polis signs ‘Ban the Box’ bill into law

Gov. Polis signs ‘Ban the Box’ bill into law

"When I was 17 years old, I was convicted of robbery," Mohammed said. "The application is the first thing that an employer sees." "According to Rep. Leslie Herod (D-Denver), the bill will take effect in September 2019 for companies with 11 employees or more. Smaller businesses have until September 2021." "Rob McGowen, owner of Dai Kon sandwiches in Denver, says the new law will change the hiring culture in Colorado. McGowen supports the law." "I think it will be harder for pe

Governor Polis signs multiple criminal justice reform bills into law

Governor Polis signs multiple criminal justice reform bills into law

"State Representative Leslie Herod (D-Denver) is one of the sponsors for HB-1266." “When you increase participation in democracy, you lower the recidivism rate,” she told the crowd at Second Chance Center." "Latif remembers his time on parole and being in the crowd at the 2008 Democratic National Convention in Denver. He couldn’t wait to vote." “It felt like there wasn’t a stranger in the place, it was that kind of hopefulness and people’s involvement and engagement in the pr

Capitol review: Lawmakers chipped away at opioid epidemic with 6 bills

Capitol review: Lawmakers chipped away at opioid epidemic with 6 bills

"State lawmakers made strides toward curbing the opioid epidemic in Colorado, which claims at least one victim every day. In the just-ended session, they passed policies to expand treatment in rural Colorado, to stock an overdose-reversal medication in public places, and to require some jails and prisons to offer withdrawal medication to certain inmates." "Those efforts come as opioid-related deaths held steady in 2018, with heroin and fentanyl overdoses inching up, according

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