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CO HB1150

Bill

Status

Passed

5/3/2017

Primary Sponsor

Clarice Navarro-Ratzlaff

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits courts from granting bail after conviction to persons convicted of a Class 5 felony act of domestic violence as described in section 18-6-801 (7)

  • Denies bail for second or subsequent stalking offenses occurring within seven years after a prior stalking conviction, as described in section 18-3-602 (3)(b)

  • Bars bail for stalking offenses committed while a temporary or permanent protection order, injunction, or court order protecting the victim was in effect, as described in section 18-3-602 (5)

  • Amends existing Colorado law regarding the right to bail after conviction, which already prohibited bail for certain weapons possession convictions

  • Takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on August 9, 2017, unless subject to a successful referendum petition requiring voter approval at the November 2018 general election

Legislative Description

No Bail For Stalking And Domestic Violence Offenders

Last Action

Governor Signed

5/3/2017

Committee Referrals

State, Veterans, & Military Affairs4/5/2017
Appropriations3/9/2017
Judiciary2/2/2017

Full Bill Text

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