HB 17-1040

House Bill 17-1040, also known as the "Interception Of Human Trafficking Communications" bill, allows judges to issue orders for intercepting communications if there's reason to believe it will help gather evidence of human trafficking crimes involving involuntary and sexual servitude. This means law enforcement can legally monitor certain conversations to catch traffickers. The bill has been signed into law, so it is now active and being used by the courts and law enforcement agencies in Colorado.

Official Summary

Under current law, a judge may issue an ex parte order authorizing the interception of certain communications if there is probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime that is on the statutory list will be obtained. The bill adds to the list of crimes human trafficking for involuntary servitude and for sexual servitude. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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