HB 23-1268 Summary

• Modifies the process for persons serving criminal sentences in Colorado for out-of-state convictions to participate in private treatment programs by requiring immediate intake notification and criminal history background checks.

• Excludes substance use treatment, sex offender management services, and domestic violence services from the definition of "private treatment program" when such treatment is required by the sending state's sentence.

• Requires private treatment programs to assist supervised and unsupervised persons in registering with the compact administrator immediately following intake and provide necessary identification and release of information documentation.

• Mandates the Department complete a criminal history records check within 48 hours and notify the private treatment program, chief law enforcement officials, and probation/parole officers of the person's status.

• Requires the Department to periodically update the out-of-state offender questionnaire used by private treatment providers in consultation with behavioral health administration, substance use treatment providers, law enforcement, and public defenders.