Colorado SB158 modifies early parole procedures for youthful offenders who have completed a specialized program.

Colorado SB158 amends the state's parole eligibility rules for youthful offenders who have successfully completed a specialized program. The bill allows the governor or the state board of parole to grant early parole to such offenders if they meet certain criteria, including the presence of extraordinary mitigating circumstances and compatibility with public safety. The specialized program includes components that support reintegration into the community, independent living skills, and acknowledgment of the impact of crime on victims.

Colorado SB158 modifies early parole procedures for youthful offenders who have completed a specialized program.

Colorado SB158 amends the state's parole eligibility rules for youthful offenders who have successfully completed a specialized program. The bill allows the governor or the state board of parole to grant early parole to such offenders if they meet certain criteria, including the presence of extraordinary mitigating circumstances and compatibility with public safety. The specialized program includes components that support reintegration into the community, independent living skills, and acknowledgment of the impact of crime on victims.