When a juvenile is arrested in Colorado, the child may be released to a parent or responsible adult, referred for detention screening, or held for a prompt detention hearing. If the child remains in custody, the hearing generally must occur within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The district attorney then decides whether to file a delinquency petition, offer diversion, or decline to prosecute formally. Decisions made during
Last year, the State of Colorado made a landmark decision regarding criminal law and bail bonds in the state. The bill, passed by unanimous vote, states that low-level offenders cannot be held in jails due to the inability to afford bail.
During the current coronavirus outbreak, this is reassurance for many people. The last place you want to be is stuck in a confined space with other potentially infected people.
