This memorandum explains the status of Jessica's and Amber's Laws in Colorado. It provides a short explanation of Jessica's Law and a side-by-side comparison with the provisions in Colorado law governing the sentencing and registration of sex offenders. The memorandum also explains the federal Amber Hagerman Child Protection Act and how it has been implemented in Colorado.
This issue brief discusses statutes of limitations relating to sex offenses and the changes proposed and made to the current criminal and civil statutes during the 2006 legislative session.
This memorandum provides an overview of state laws concerning parole, with a focus on the background and purpose of the Intensive Supervision Parole (ISP) program. The first section of the memorandum summarizes the processes and procedures leading to an offender's release from prison. The second section of the memorandum focuses on the history and administration of ISP.
This memorandum discusses Colorado law concerning the expungement of juvenile delinquency records, including the offenses that may not be expunged. It also covers the sealing of adult arrest records, criminal records other than convictions, and conviction records.
