Bill > HB1081

This bill requires the State Court Administrator to present detailed statistics about restitution payments during the annual "SMART Act" hearing, starting in the 2026 legislative session and continuing each year thereafter. The required statistics include comprehensive data about restitution cases, such as the number of cases eligible for restitution, cases where restitution was requested or ordered, and the total amount of restitution paid to individuals and insurance companies. The bill mandates reporting demographic breakdowns of individuals owing restitution, including race, gender, and age categories. Additionally, the statistics must cover details about individuals in default on restitution payments, including the number of defaulters, their demographic characteristics, total principal and interest owed, average length of default, and the percentage of defaulters by county. This reporting requirement aims to provide transparency and detailed insights into restitution payment patterns across Colorado, enabling better understanding of trends and potential disparities in the criminal justice system's restitution process.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1081