CO SB112

Allows courts to require surety bonds or security (beyond personal recognizance) for defendants charged with offenses carrying maximum penalties of 6 months or less if the defendant has previously failed to appear 2 or more times in the present case

Creates exceptions to the prohibition on monetary release conditions for petty offenses involving theft, criminal mischief, arson, or threats of violence if the defendant has failed to appear 2 or more times in the current case

Establishes that a defendant's absence from court is not considered a "failure to appear" if their counsel is present, except for trials, arraignments, contested hearings, or hearings with witness/victim testimony

Requires municipal courts to have specific processes in place before a failure to appear can count toward the 2-failure threshold, including electronic database searches for incarcerated defendants, remote continuance request options, and warrant quashing procedures

Takes effect August 12, 2026 (90 days after legislative adjournment) and applies only to offenses committed on or after that date