Legal & Legislative
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Contact your Colorado State Legislators
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For up-to-date information in Colorado, visit the Colorado General Assembly Website
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To find your own state legislators, go to OpenStates.org and enter your address
Legal Resources
Strict Liability
Click here to for information on strict liability cases
Brief Summary of Relevant Cases
Click here to view a brief list and description of relevant case law
How a Bill Becomes a Law in Colorado
Click here to learn how a bill becomes a law
2018 Colorado Ruling on Additional Conditions of Supervision for Adult Probation
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Laws Governing Persons Conficted of Sex Offenses in Colorado
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DOCCA - Family Members of Persons Convicted of Sex Offenses Organize Lawsuit Against Colorado's Indeterminate Sentences
Unconstitutionality of International Megan's Law
Click here to read about Megan's Law​
Post Conviction Relief
Post-conviction relief in Colorado is a legal process that allows a defendant to challenge a criminal conviction or sentence. This can include appealing a judge's ruling, requesting a new trial, or sealing records. Common post-conviction relief options: Appealing a judge or jury's ruling, Requesting a new trial, Reducing a sentence, Sealing or expunging records, and Removing a sex offender registry designation.
Click here to read about post conviction relief
Colorado Public Defenders Office
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