Colorado has among the worst recidivism rates in the country, with over 50% of people released from prison ending up back behind bars within three years. Lawmakers want to change
The Colorado House of Representatives passed nine bills Tuesday morning, marking the first legislation of the year to make it all the way through a chamber.
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House Bill 1012 aims to establish time limits for how long an incompetent juvenile can remain in the criminal justice system before charges have to be dismissed.