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Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2025 Criminal Justice, Corrections, and Courts Legislation

The Colorado General Assembly passed a variety of criminal justice, corrections, and court-related bills in 2025. The new laws made changes to forensic science, law enforcement, judges and municipal courts, prison policies, and immigration.

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Legislative Council Staff
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  • Courts & Judicial
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
  • General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2024 Criminal and Juvenile Justice Systems Legislation

The Colorado General Assembly passed a variety of criminal and juvenile justice related bills in 2024. The new laws changed record sealing, criminal penalties, court procedures, behavioral health, bail, recidivism, and other relevant topics.

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Legislative Council Staff
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  • Courts & Judicial
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
  • General Assembly
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2023 Firearms Legislation

During the 2023 legislative session, the General Assembly examined a number of measures related to firearms. Specifically, lawmakers debated policies about ghost guns, extreme risk protection orders, the minimum age to purchase a firearm, waiting periods, and lawsuits filed against firearm industry members.
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  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2022 Criminal and Juvenile Justice System Legislation

During the 2022 legislative session, the General Assembly considered an array of measures concerning criminal investigations, crime, community safety and crime prevention, victim services, juveniles, and behavioral health.

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Children & Domestic Matters
  • Courts & Judicial
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2021 Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation

During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement. Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.During the 2021 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement. Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.

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Publishing Agency:
Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2020 Court Procedure and Corrections Legislation

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning the Judicial Department, civil and criminal courts, and the Department of Corrections (DOC).  Following is a recap of the major legislation considered in these subject areas.

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Courts & Judicial
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2020 Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation

During the 2020 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced several bills concerning crimes, criminal penalties, and law enforcement.  

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Courts & Judicial
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2018 Crimes and Law Enforcement Legislation

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced numerous bills concerning crimes,criminal penalties, and law enforcement.

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Courts & Judicial
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Summary of Major Legislation

Summary of 2018 Corrections Legislation

During the 2018 legislative session, the General Assembly introduced numerous bills concerning the state’s correctional system and associated issues.

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Legislative Council Staff
Subjects:
  • Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement