Staff Publications SB25-190 Study: Special Needs Parole and Correctional Release Options Subject: Courts & Judicial Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement Health Care & Health Insurance Human Services Local Government State Government Published: December 12, 2025 Agency: Legislative Council Staff Aging and ill inmates are the fastest growing population within Colorado prisons. Special needs parole (SNP) is designed to provide early release or parole to incarcerated individuals who have serious, debilitating, or terminal illnesses, or who are advanced age and no longer pose a threat to public safety. Yet, this release mechanism is used infrequently, often due to lack of healthcare services and housing options available upon release to the community. Download
