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A 2026 Colorado bill bans jail sentences in municipal courts without records, ensuring transparency and fair treatment.
A 2026 Colorado bill would prohibit municipal courts without official records from imposing jail sentences, aiming to ensure transparency and due process.
The legislation targets courts like Montrose’s, which lack written, audio, or video documentation, raising concerns about unfair treatment, especially for low-income and unhoused defendants.
It mandates livestreaming of in-custody proceedings and guarantees legal representation.
While some courts already record proceedings, others are working to comply, citing low costs.
The bill responds to a Colorado Supreme Court ruling and seeks to standardize constitutional protections across the state’s over 200 municipal courts.
Un proyecto de ley de 2026 de Colorado prohíbe las penas de cárcel en los tribunales municipales sin registros, asegurando la transparencia y el trato justo.