CO SB041

Prohibits courts from releasing defendants accused of repeat or violent offenses on unsecured personal recognizance bonds, removing prior exceptions for district attorney consent or additional conditions of release.

Expands the definition of "repeat or violent offenses" to include persons accused of committing a crime of violence as defined in section 18-1.3-406(2) when probable cause is established by arrest affidavit.

Sets minimum monetary bond condition of at least $7,500 for defendants described as repeat or violent offenders, defining this amount as reasonable under Colorado law.

Applies to offenses committed on or after the effective date, which is 12:01 a.m. on the day following the ninety-day period after final adjournment, subject to voter approval if a referendum petition is filed.