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Senate passes bill changing contempt rules for failure‑to‑appear in municipal court after reconsideration

2259603 · February 11, 2025
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Summary

Senate Bill 62, concerning contempt of court for failure‑to‑appear charges in municipal court, passed the Colorado Senate following reconsideration on Feb. 11. The bill drew some no votes and was carried by its sponsors to final passage.

Senate Bill 62, which addresses contempt for failure‑to‑appear charges in municipal court, cleared the Colorado Senate on Feb. 11 after the majority moved for reconsideration and the body granted final passage.

The measure was introduced by senators identified on the title as Hendrickson and Weissman and carried on the floor by Senator Hendrickson, who moved third reading and final passage and asked for an I vote.

Why it mattered on the floor

Senate leadership brought the…

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