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Legislature
Restriction on Police Use of Prone Restraint Passes Committee
House Bill 24-1372 would change the guidelines and training on the use of prone restraint by law enforcement officers in Colorado.
Courts
Colorado Supreme Court Affirms ‘Reverse-Keyword’ Warrant in People v. Seymour
In a recent case brought to the Colorado Supreme Court, several individual’s IP addresses were discovered through a reverse-keyword warrant.
Features
Legal Leaders Reflect on Colorado General Assembly’s Impact on Criminal Law
It was a busy year for the Colorado General Assembly in 2023 that had a major impact on criminal law.
Features
2022 Top Women: Ruchi Kapoor
Ruchi Kapoor shares her legal journey, from patents to appellate work, and passion for social justice as one of Law Week's 2022 Top Women.
Legislature
Lawmakers Toss Jury Selection Bias Issue Back to Judicial Branch
Lawmakers killed a bill on implicit bias in jury selection, giving the judicial branch another chance at addressing the issue.
Features
Legislative Look Ahead: Fentanyl, Consent and Youth Interrogations Among Criminal Law Topics to Watch at Capitol
The 2022 legislative session is likely to bring criminal justice-related bills on fentanyl, witness intimidation and youth interrogations.
Features
Criminal Law Attorneys Reflect on Legislative Wins, Worries and the Work Ahead
The Colorado General Assembly passed about 40 new laws related to criminal justice and corrections, including an overhaul of the state’s misdemeanor code and a bill limiting the use of ketamine injections by first responders.
News
Colorado Supreme Court Strikes Down Mandatory Lifetime Juvenile Sex Offender Registration as Unconstitutional
The Colorado Supreme Court concluded mandatory lifetime sex offender registration for qualifying juveniles is cruel and unusual.