CO SB212

Expands bond-setting authority to include any court or court-designated person, not just courts of record, at a defendant's first appearance.

Allows defendants to select their preferred method of securing a monetary bond unless the court makes factual findings on the record that a specific method is necessary for appearance or safety.

Limits defendants to one motion for reconsideration of monetary bond conditions during case pendency, but preserves the right to file motions for relief under separate provisions at any time.

Requires pretrial risk assessment tools to be used solely for assessing pretrial risk by the program, court, and parties; adds stalking offenses to the domestic violence bond conditions requiring acknowledgment of protection orders.

Effective date of July 1, 2014.