The general assembly finds and declares that: Ensuring public safety and respecting the rights of victims are paramount concerns of the citizens of Colorado; Improving the effective administration of justice involves a comprehensive examination of, and recommendations regarding, the criminal and juvenile justice systems; Current commitments to the department of corrections require expending a significant […]
There is hereby created in the department of public safety the Colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice, referred to in this article as the “commission”. The commission shall have the powers and duties specified in this article. The commission shall exercise its powers and perform its duties and functions as if the same were […]
The mission of the commission is to enhance public safety, to ensure justice, and to ensure protection of the rights of victims through the cost-effective use of public resources. The work of the commission will focus on evidence-based recidivism reduction initiatives and the cost-effective expenditure of limited criminal justice funds. The commission has the following […]
The department of public safety and the commission are authorized to accept gifts, grants, or donations, including in-kind donations from private or public sources, for the purposes of this article. All private and public funds received through gifts, grants, or donations by the department of public safety or by the commission shall be transmitted to […]
This article 11.3 is repealed, effective July 1, 2023. Prior to such repeal, the department of regulatory agencies shall review the commission as described in section 2-3-1203. Source: L. 2007: Entire article added, p. 1105, § 1, effective May 23. L. 2013: Entire section amended, (SB 13-007), ch. 334, p. 1945, § 1, effective May […]
