Bill > HB1072

This bill aims to restrict pretrial release for individuals accused of violent crimes by establishing new requirements for personal recognizance bonds and monetary conditions of release. Specifically, the bill prohibits courts from releasing a person on an unsecured personal recognizance bond without the district attorney's consent if the person is accused of a crime of violence and either: (1) has a prior conviction for a violent crime within the past two years, or (2) has two or more pending criminal charges for violent crimes with probable cause. The bill defines these conditions using the legal definition of a "crime of violence" found in section 18-1.3-406. Additionally, the legislation mandates that a reasonable monetary condition of release for such repeat violent offenders must be at least $7,500. These provisions are designed to enhance public safety by making it more difficult for individuals with a history of violent offenses to be released before trial without significant financial conditions or prosecutorial approval. The bill will take effect after the standard legislative review period and apply to offenses committed on or after its effective date.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1072