Bill > HB1064

This bill updates Colorado's Youthful Offender System by expanding the definition of who qualifies to be a "juvenile or young adult" offender, clarifying that these individuals are sentenced as adults and subject to adult inmate rules, and emphasizing the system's goal of providing evidence-informed rehabilitative treatment to promote public safety and successful community reintegration. It also mandates that the Department of Corrections accommodate individuals with disabilities, requires wardens to determine a youthful offender's acceptability for the program, and allows for the transfer of eligible individuals into the system. The bill also specifies that the youthful offender system facility is limited to 256 beds and requires annual reporting on program outcomes, including data on successful completions and failures due to new charges. Furthermore, it clarifies that parents or legal guardians are not liable for costs associated with care for a juvenile participant and ensures sufficient state funding for the system, particularly for mental health and developmental disability treatment.

Health and Social Services, Justice

https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/HB26-1064