Bill > HB1187

This bill modifies the existing law regarding civil protection orders by clarifying the process for criminal background checks when a restrained party seeks to modify a protection order. Specifically, the bill requires the restrained party to submit a fingerprint-based criminal history record check conducted within 90 days prior to filing a modification motion, which must include state and federal criminal history records from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation and Federal Bureau of Investigation. The bill introduces new provisions allowing the court to require additional criminal disposition documentation and establishes a process for protecting the privacy of these sensitive documents. Under the new provisions, the court may limit access to the documentation if the harm to the individual's privacy outweighs the public interest, and the court can suppress the documents until it determines who may access them. Additionally, the bill outlines a procedural framework for filing a protective order for these documents, including specific timelines for responses from both the restrained and protected parties. The goal appears to be balancing the need for transparency in protection order modifications with protecting the privacy of individuals involved in the legal process.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1187