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CO SB069
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/14/2014
Primary Sponsor
Greg Brophy
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AI Summary
- Requires the Colorado Supreme Court to issue a final ruling on death penalty unitary appeals within 3 years of the notice of appeal filing, with an exception for extraordinary circumstances that prevent compliance
- Amends the legislative declaration in Colorado Revised Statutes 16-12-201 to establish the intent that all death penalty appeals receive a final ruling within the 3-year timeframe
- Consolidates all direct appeal and postconviction review appeal issues filed by defendants into one proceeding before the Colorado Supreme Court
- Applies to Class 1 felony cases in which a death sentence is imposed under the expedited unitary review system
- Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety
Legislative Description
Swift Justice Act
Last Action
Senate Committee on Judiciary Postpone Indefinitely
1/29/2014
Committee Referrals
Judiciary1/14/2014
Full Bill Text
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