SB 18-018

Senate Bill 18-018, also known as the Colorado Commission On Criminal And Juvenile Justice Criminal Sentencing Study, aims to study and improve criminal sentencing practices in Colorado. The bill instructs a state commission to hire experts to conduct this research and form an advisory committee to review findings and suggest changes to current sentencing laws. Since the status is "signed," it means that the governor has approved the bill, making its recommendations official and likely leading to future reforms based on the study's results.

Official Summary

Sentencing in the Criminal Justice System Interim Study Committee. The bill directs the Colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice (commission) to contract for a study of the most effective criminal sentencing practices available. The commission must establish an advisory committee to review the study and make recommendations regarding changes to the Colorado sentencing scheme based on the study.(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.) , Read More