The bill requires the Colorado commission on criminal and
juvenile justice (commission) to report to the general assembly about its study of sentencing reform. The report must be made by November 15, 2023. The report must include a summary of the commission's work, a recommendation of whether to change the minimum sentence required to be served prior to eligibility for parole, and data and information that support the recommendation.
Under existing law, the department of corrections (department) is
required to notify a victim covered by the Victim Rights Act of the projected release date of an offender who was charged with or convicted of a crime against the victim. The bill requires the department to notify the victim of any changes to the projected release date, including changes as a result of earned time awarded, at the time the projected release date changes.
