CO SB115

Allows incarcerated individuals to petition for resentencing if they committed their offense before age 21 and have served at least 20 years, or if they are 60+ years old and have served at least 20 years

Petitioner must prove by preponderance of evidence they no longer pose a danger to public safety and good cause exists to modify the sentence

Certain offenses require prosecution agreement for relief, including sex offenses, life without parole sentences, crimes against children under 12, and offenses against peace officers or emergency responders

Resentenced individuals must receive at least 25 years imprisonment (including up to 5 years parole) but no more than originally imposed, or an alternative sentence like community corrections

Petitioners have the right to court-appointed counsel, and the Judicial Department must report annually on petitions filed, hearings held, and sentences modified beginning January 2027