If you violate probation in Colorado, your probation officer files a complaint with the court, and a revocation hearing is scheduled before a judge, not a jury. The burden of proof is lower than in a criminal trial, and the range of outcomes is wider than most people expect. The Law Office of Kimberly Diego defends people facing probation violation allegations throughout Denver and surrounding Colorado courts.
How the ViolationSenate Bill 11-241, recently introduced in the Colorado Senate, seeks to implement several different changes to the operation of the Colorado Parole Board.
Specifically, the bill requires that Parole Board members have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, at least five years experience in a relevant field, and knowledge of issues related to parole. Also, the bill requires each Parole Board member to complete a minimum of twenty hours
