CO HB1151

Clarifies that Colorado courts must conduct individualized bond hearings within 48 hours of an in-custody arrestee arriving at a jail or holding facility, regardless of jurisdiction, prior ex parte bond orders, or missed first appearances.

Permits delays to the 48-hour requirement only when caused by court closure emergencies or when the arrestee refuses to attend court or is unable to attend due to drug or alcohol use, serious medical emergencies, or behavioral health emergencies.

Requires sheriffs to provide courts or public defenders with documentation listing arrestees who did not timely attend court, including arrest dates, custody locations, delay lengths, reasons for delays, and efforts to abate emergencies.

Authorizes use of audiovisual conferencing technology and telephonic hearings when high-speed internet is unavailable to expedite bond hearings, including before county-to-county extraditions.

Takes effect October 1, 2023, and applies only to initial bond hearings by judges, judicial officers, or bond hearing officers.