A bill making it's way through the Colorado legislature has some law enforcement agencies worried, while those behind the legislation believe it's misunderstood. via ColetteBordelon
DENVER — A bill making it's way through Colorado's state legislature has some law enforcement agencies worried, while those behind the legislation believe it's misunderstood.
The bill has already experienced a number of revisions, but some petty offenses that would not qualify for an arrest under the bill are trespassing, abandoning a motor vehicle and disorderly conduct. The text in the legislation reports low-level offenses are commonly connected to behavioral health, substance use and homelessness issues, which are exacerbated by jail time. The bill does not include misdemeanors.
Offenses that still qualify for arrest are felonies, misdemeanors, any offenses related to domestic violence or victim's rights offenses, traffic offenses , and failure to appear in court.
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