Bill > HB1015

This bill clarifies and expands online bond posting procedures for Colorado jails, ensuring that defendants, sureties, or third-party payers can post bail online using methods like credit cards. By October 1, 2025, each jail must establish an online bond payment system that provides the same rights and protections as in-person bond posting. The bill specifies that bond fees are limited to a maximum $10 processing fee and a potential 3.5% credit card transaction fee, and emphasizes that no additional fees can be charged. The legislation requires sheriffs to post clear instructions about online bond posting on their websites and update their policies, signage, and forms to reflect these changes. Key provisions include mandating that defendants must be released within six hours of bond posting (with some exceptions for electronic monitoring), ensuring that bond can be posted without paying additional fees or debts, and guaranteeing that anyone posting bond receives documentation about the bond and the defendant's next court date. The bill aims to make the bond posting process more accessible, transparent, and standardized across Colorado counties.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1015