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...
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...
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...
Gov. Polis signs bond reform bill
"DENVER - Low-level and non-violent criminals will be held in jail less often, after Gov. Jared Polis signed a bill into law Thursday."...
Changing the severity of drug charges in Colorado
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Bail, jail reforms promise relief for Colorado’s poorest
"The bill also would require the districts to develop new criteria to allow more defendants to be released immediately, with no monetary...
Colorado jails can’t hold people accused of low-level crimes in lieu of bail anymore. And that means
"Gov. Jared Polis’ signed a bill Thursday preventing people accused of many low-level offenses — such as petty, traffic or most municipal...
Imposing cash bail for minor offenses is no longer an option in Colorado
"The bill was the top item on State Rep. Leslie Herod’s legislative to-do list. She introduced the bill with support from Epps." “This...
House passes bill to reduce drug possession penalties
"In Colorado, adults 21 and older can legally possess only one ounce of marijuana at a time for recreational use." “The war on drugs has...
Colorado could reduce penalties for drug possession crimes
“Our state cannot afford to continue doling out felony convictions and sending people to prison for drug possession,” said Rep. Leslie...
