Tag:Colorado Legislature

Defenders Union of Colorado Backs Public Defender Workload Study Bill

House Bill 24-1289 would instruct the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender to conduct a workload study and implement workload standards.

Bill Prohibiting Prone Restraints Except in Certain Circumstances Introduced in Colorado

A bill was introduced prohibiting peace officers from using prone restraints, except in cases in which the use of deadly force is justified.

State Bill Special Report: Energy, Natural Resources & Environment

This special bill report is courtesy of State Bill Colorado, a product of our publisher Circuit Media.

Colorado Legislature Considers a $2 Million Annual Fund for Legal Aid Organizations

House Bill 24-1286, which passed in the Colorado House Judiciary Committee, creates a new $2 million fund for legal aid organizations.

State Bill Special Report: Crimes, Corrections & Enforcement

This special bill report is courtesy of State Bill Colorado, a product of our publisher Circuit Media.

Bipartisan Effort Aims to Eliminate Defendant Filing Fees in Eviction Cases

Defendants in eviction cases would no longer be required to pay certain filing fees if HB24-1099 becomes law.

Bill Affirming the Licensure Program for Legal Paraprofessionals Passes Unanimously in Committee

In an unanimous vote, the Colorado House Judiciary passed a bill that would create a new licensure program for legal paraprofessionals.

General Assembly Looks for Housing Remedies on Multiple Fronts

The Colorado General Assembly is considering a number of bills aimed at addressing Colorado’s housing crisis.