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HB 23-1169

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Limit Arrest For Low-level Offenses

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House Bill 23-1169, which has been signed into law, limits the ability of police officers in Colorado to arrest individuals for minor offenses like traffic violations or petty crimes. Instead of making an arrest, officers are encouraged to issue citations and release people without taking them to jail. This bill affects anyone who might be arrested for low-level offenses, aiming to reduce unnecessary arrests and jail time. Since it has been signed, the law is now in effect and police departments must comply with these new guidelines.

Details

Chamber
House
First action
2023-04-05
Latest action
2023-02-02
Last action desc.
Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary
OpenStates
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Sponsors

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