Colorado SB112 modifies court actions for defendants who fail to appear, particularly in non-felony cases.

Colorado SB112 modifies court actions related to defendants who fail to appear in court, particularly for non-felony cases. The bill specifies that a defendant's absence is not considered a failure to appear if their counsel is present, except in specific court proceedings. It also prohibits courts from imposing monetary conditions of release for certain non-felony offenses unless specific conditions are met. The bill applies to both state and municipal courts and includes exceptions for certain offenses and previous instances of failure to appear.

Colorado SB112 modifies court actions for defendants who fail to appear, particularly in non-felony cases.

Colorado SB112 modifies court actions related to defendants who fail to appear in court, particularly for non-felony cases. The bill specifies that a defendant's absence is not considered a failure to appear if their counsel is present, except in specific court proceedings. It also prohibits courts from imposing monetary conditions of release for certain non-felony offenses unless specific conditions are met. The bill applies to both state and municipal courts and includes exceptions for certain offenses and previous instances of failure to appear.