HB 22-1150

House Bill 22-1150, which has been signed into law, removes the requirement for defendants to sign citations for minor offenses like misdemeanors, petty offenses, traffic infractions, and misdemeanor traffic offenses. This means that people who receive these types of citations no longer have to physically sign them to agree to pay a fine or show up in court. The bill affects anyone who might be issued such citations in Colorado. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and is being implemented.

Official Summary

Under current law, a defendant is required to execute the defendant's signature on citations for a misdemeanor, petty offense, misdemeanor traffic offense, or traffic infraction to signify agreement to pay the penalties or appear in court. The act eliminates the defendant signature requirement. (Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)

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