Bill > HB1304

This bill modifies Colorado law regarding restitution deadlines in criminal cases, specifically changing the timeframe for determining restitution amounts. The bill reduces the period from 91 days to 63 days for prosecutors to submit restitution information to the court and for courts to determine the specific restitution amount after a conviction. The new law clarifies that the 63-day period begins either after the prosecuting attorney submits restitution information or immediately following the conviction order, whichever is later. The bill allows courts to extend this deadline if there are extenuating circumstances affecting the prosecutor's ability to determine restitution. The changes apply to defendants sentenced on or after the bill's effective date, and the bill includes a safety clause indicating its importance for public peace, health, and safety. The primary goal appears to be streamlining and expediting the restitution determination process in criminal cases while maintaining flexibility for unique circumstances.

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https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb25-1304