CO HB1064

Eliminates requirement that victims must submit written requests to receive automatic notifications about certain criminal proceedings, including parole hearings, release from custody, and transfers to less secure facilities.

Modifies victim notification provisions in Colorado Revised Statutes sections 16-8-115, 16-8-118, 17-2-214, and 24-4.1-302.5 to make notifications mandatory rather than contingent on victim requests for offenses against the person.

Requires courts to automatically notify victims of petitions and hearing dates for release from commitment after insanity verdicts and temporary removal for treatment without requiring a written victim request.

Maintains written request requirement for victim notifications regarding parole proceedings for non-person offenses and certain other criminal justice proceedings.

Appropriates $300,000 to the Department of Public Health and Environment for victim services and $784,542 to the Department of Corrections (9.1 FTE) to implement the notification requirements.