On February 16, 2021, Senators Pete Lee and Adrienne Benavidez introduced Senate Bill 62, titled Jail Population Management Tools. This bill aims to codify the authority peace officers and sheriffs have been exercising over the last during to issue a summons and...
Criminal Justice
Parental Consequences for Juvenile Crimes
Parental Consequences for Juvenile Crimes Although a juvenile is held responsible for the crimes that they commit, it may come as a shock to parents that they, too, may fall under the jurisdiction of the juvenile courts. As part of the advisement process for the...
Delinquency
In Colorado, the Juvenile Criminal Code can be found in the Children's Code of the Colorado Revised Statutes. The law gives the juvenile court the power to preside over any child who has been accused of committing a “delinquent act.” Common delinquent acts include but...
Colorado Teachers Face Unique Challenges Under State Criminal Sealing Laws
The most valuable asset that any licensed professional has is their license to practice in their chosen field, and of course teachers are no different in this regard. No matter how good you may be in your career, it makes no difference if you lose your license...