CO HB1225

Establishes that persons charged with murder in the first degree are not bailable when proof is evident or presumption is great, applying to murders committed on or after the bill's effective date.

Allows defendants charged with murder in the first degree to file written motions claiming proof is not evident or presumption is not great, with the burden on prosecutors to prove otherwise at a court hearing.

Extends the 91-day trial commencement requirement to murder in the first degree cases, requiring courts to schedule a bail hearing and set bail amounts if trials do not begin within 91 days due to non-defense delays.

Grants both the state and defendant ten peremptory challenges each in murder in the first degree cases, matching the number previously available only in capital cases, with additional challenges for multiple defendants.

Legislation takes effect only upon voter approval of House Concurrent Resolution 24-1002 at the next general election.