SB 24-118 Summary

• Eliminates indeterminate prison sentences for sex offenders except Colorado Jessica's Law convictions, replacing them with determinate sentences and indeterminate parole terms.

• Requires high-risk sex offenders identified through evidence-based risk assessments to complete mandatory treatment while incarcerated; non-high-risk offenders must begin treatment during community supervision or parole phases.

• Mandates the Department of Corrections prioritize treatment resources for high-risk offenders and establishes a subcommittee to develop solutions for treatment capacity and accessibility, with recommendations due February 1, 2024.

• Changes parole eligibility requirements so offenders with determinate sentences must serve 75% of sentence before parole eligibility, and prohibits the parole board from denying release solely for failure to complete treatment while incarcerated for non-high-risk offenders.

• Takes effect October 1, 2024, and applies to sex offenses committed on or after that date.