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CO HB1015

Bill

Status

Passed

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Javier Mabrey

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires all Colorado jails to establish online bond posting systems by October 1, 2025, with sheriffs posting instructions on their websites for how to post bond online

  • Mandates that all bonds postable in person must also be postable online, with the same rights applying to online payers including receiving bond paperwork and next court date information

  • Caps fees at a $10 bond processing fee plus a maximum 3.5% credit card processing fee for online payments; prohibits additional transaction fees or kiosk fees

  • Clarifies that the six-hour release timeline begins when payment is submitted online or a power of attorney is electronically filed, same as in-person posting

  • Explicitly allows credit card payments for online bond posting and extends existing protections to online transactions, including that defendants must be released regardless of unpaid fees

Legislative Description

Ability to Pay Bond Online Clarifications

Courts & Judicial

Last Action

Governor Signed

3/31/2025

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/29/2025
Judiciary1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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