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Arapahoe County staff urges amendments to prison population bill, commissioners take no formal position
Summary
County staff warned SB 26036’s 14‑day review deadline would overload community corrections boards and disrupt victim notification; staff asked for a 45‑day review window and removal or amendment of an earned‑time acceleration provision. Commissioners chose to take no formal position while monitoring association feedback and pursuing amendments.
Nico Johnson, a staffer in the commissioners’ office, told the board SB 26036 would require new notifications and faster review steps when the Department of Corrections vacancy rate falls below 3% for 30 straight days, and would impose faster timelines and placement duties on community corrections providers. “The legislative team recommends an amend position,” Johnson said, outlining deadlines requiring community corrections boards to act within 14 days and new placement/alternative‑placement duties.
Patty Smith, community resources, described the local workload and…
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