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.
In Colorado, there are formal complaint processes to review the conduct of attorneys and judges and to administer discipline when warranted. Additionally, voters can choose whether to retain or dismiss judges who are up for retention in an election. This issue brief provides an overview of these complaint and retention processes.
This issue brief describes the factors behind the growing number of artificial whitewater parks and summarizes Colorado's water law that regulates these facilities.
The Legislative Council Staff is required to prepare a ballot information booklet prior to each election in which a statewide issue will appear on the ballot. The purpose of the booklet is to provide voters with the text, title, and a fair and impartial analysis of each initiated or referred constitutional amendment, law, or question on the ballot.
This issue brief provides an overview of minors' rights to deny others access to medical records under the Health Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA) and Colorado state law. It also discusses state law pertaining to the ability of minors to consent to medical care.
