Sen. Lee Hopes Bill for Court Appearance Reminders Passes After Failing Last Year
People in Colorado who have upcoming court dates may soon be able to opt in to receiving a text message reading, something like: “Mr....
Bill to Expand Sexual Contact Defi nition Connected to Court of Appeals Case
With all the varied and competing interests that can come with proposed legislation, it can be difficult to understand the initial motivation behind introducing...
Senate Judiciary Committee Kills Bill to Increase State Funding of DA Offices
In Colorado’s 6th Judicial District, District Attorney Christian Champagne has a staffing problem. The starting salary for attorneys in his office is $50,000, and...
‘The Time to Quibble About the Details is Over’
A search on Amazon for “prescription paper” turns up 808 results. Many boast security features to guard against copying, tampering and other types of...
Third Time a Charm for ‘Ban the Box’ in Colorado
Rep. Leslie Herod’s voice rose as she closed out her plea to the House Judiciary Committee to vote to advance the “Colorado Chance to...
Colorado One Step Closer to Getting More District Judges
Colorado’s Senate Judiciary Committee voted unanimously last Wednesday to advance a bill adding 15 more judges to some of the state’s judicial districts. Though...
State Senate Considering DA Budget Bill
The Colorado legislature is again considering a bill to shift a significant portion of prosecutors’ pay to the state.
Under the current scheme, district attorneys’...
A Delicate Dance to Balance Interests
The San Francisco Giants’ home stadium now has its fourth name. The team completed an agreement with Oracle for naming rights that will run...
A Commission at a Crossroads
Colorado lawmakers have approved a project where the state would provide guardianship services to vulnerable adults who, lacking access to family or friends, need...
Another Push for Equal Pay for Equal Work
The Colorado Women’s Bar Association is pushing once more for “equal pay for equal work.” In advance of the 2019 legislative session, the women’s...