HB 18-1408

House Bill 18-1408, which has been signed into law in Colorado, requires judges to explicitly state during sentencing hearings if a crime involved sexual assault. If the judge determines that there was an act of sexual intrusion or penetration as part of the crime, they must specifically declare it as rape and document this finding officially. This bill affects anyone convicted of crimes involving sexual acts and ensures that these specific details are clearly noted in court proceedings. Since the bill has been signed, it is now law and judges are required to follow its guidelines during sentencing hearings for relevant cases.

Official Summary

At the sentencing hearing for a defendant convicted of a crime in which an element of the crime is an act of sexual intrusion or sexual penetration, the court shall make specific findings of fact regarding the act. If the court finds that an act of sexual intrusion or sexual penetration occurred, the court shall enter a finding of rape and shall state the finding on the record.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More