§ 16-23-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as “Katie’s Law”. Source: L. 2009: Entire article added, (SB 09-241), ch. 295, p. 1573 § 1, effective September 30, 2010.
§ 16-23-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds and declares that: The collection and use of DNA by law enforcement agencies is a valuable tool in preventing crime; The analysis of DNA has been used numerous times in the exoneration of innocent individuals charged with or convicted of crimes; and The implementation of this article will result in […]
§ 16-23-103. Collection of Biological Samples From Persons Arrested for or Charged With Felonies
The following persons shall submit to collection of a biological substance sample for testing to determine the genetic markers thereof, unless the person has previously provided a biological substance sample for such testing pursuant to a statute of this state and the Colorado bureau of investigation has that sample: Every adult arrested on or after […]
§ 16-23-104. Collection and Testing
The Colorado bureau of investigation shall provide all specimen vials, mailing tubes, labels, and other materials and instructions necessary for the collection of biological substance samples required pursuant to this article. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall chemically test the biological substance samples collected pursuant to this article. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall file […]
§ 16-23-105. Expungement
Except as provided in subsection (7) of this section, a person whose biological substance sample is collected pursuant to section 16-23-103 qualifies for expungement if: In the case of a sample collected based upon the filing of a charge or based upon a final court order, each felony charge stemming from the charges has, by […]
§ 16-22-109. Registration Forms – Local Law Enforcement Agencies – Duties – Report
The director of the CBI shall prescribe standardized forms to be used to comply with this article, and the CBI shall provide copies of the standardized forms to the courts, probation departments, community corrections programs, the department of corrections, the department of human services, and local law enforcement agencies. The standardized forms may be provided […]
§ 16-22-110. Colorado Sex Offender Registry – Creation – Maintenance – Release of Information – Data Collection
The director of the Colorado bureau of investigation shall establish a statewide central registry of persons required to register pursuant to section 16-8-115 or 16-8-118 or as a condition of parole or pursuant to this article, to be known as the Colorado sex offender registry. The CBI shall create and maintain the sex offender registry […]
§ 16-22-111. Internet Posting of Sex Offenders – Procedure
The CBI shall post a link on the state of Colorado home page on the internet to a list containing the names, addresses, and physical descriptions of certain persons and descriptions of the offenses committed by said persons. A person’s physical description must include, but need not be limited to, the person’s sex, height, and […]
§ 16-22-112. Release of Information – Law Enforcement Agencies
The general assembly finds that persons convicted of offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior have a reduced expectation of privacy because of the public’s interest in public safety. The general assembly further finds that the public must have access to information concerning persons convicted of offenses involving unlawful sexual behavior that is collected pursuant to this […]
§ 16-22-113. Petition for Removal From Sex Offender Registry – Mandatory Hearing for Discontinuation and Removal
Except as required in subsection (3) of this section, any person required to register pursuant to section 16-22-103 or whose information is required to be posted on the internet pursuant to section 16-22-111 may file a petition with the court that issued the order of judgment for the conviction that requires the person to register […]