First Regular Session
Seventy-fifth General Assembly
STATE OF COLORADO
INTRODUCED
LLS NO. 25-0112.01 Anna Petrini x5497
SENATE BILL 25-043
Senate Committees House Committees
Judiciary
A BILL FOR AN ACT
C
ONCERNING YOUTH INVOLVEMENT WITH THE JUSTICE SYSTEM , AND,101
IN CONNECTION THEREWITH , MODIFYING THE REQUIREMENTS102
FOR THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM , CLARIFYING MATTERS103
RELATED TO DETERMINATIONS OF INCOMPETENCY , AWARDING104
CREDIT FOR CONFINEMENT PRIOR TO SENTENCING , AND105
ESTABLISHING A GRANT PROGRAM TO PROVIDE DEFLECTION106
SERVICES.107
Bill Summary
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced and does
not reflect any amendments that may be subsequently adopted. If this bill
passes third reading in the house of introduction, a bill summary that
applies to the reengrossed version of this bill will be available at
http://leg.colorado.gov/
.)
SENATE SPONSORSHIP
Michaelson Jenet and Amabile, Cutter
HOUSE SPONSORSHIP
Bradfield and English,
Shading denotes HOUSE amendment. Double underlining denotes SENATE amendment.
Capital letters or bold & italic numbers indicate new material to be added to existing law.
Dashes through the words or numbers indicate deletions from existing law. Legislative Oversight Committee Concerning the Treatment
of Persons with Behavioral Health Disorders in the Criminal and
Juvenile Justice Systems. Current law establishes the youthful offender
system in the department of corrections as a sentencing option that
provides a continuum of services. Section 1 of the bill:
! Revises certain legislative declaration provisions to
emphasize lasting behavioral changes in preparation for
reentry, accountability, healthy relationship building, and
offender and staff safety;
! Adds language related to housing arrangements and
equitable treatment for youthful offenders, including
youthful offenders with disabilities;
! Adds a requirement for rehabilitative treatment and life
skills programming and, in certain cases, for individual and
family therapy and substance use disorder treatment;
! Elaborates on clinician evaluations, tailored treatment
plans, and client manager requirements for youthful
offenders; and
! Imposes an annual reporting requirement beginning in
January 2026.
Section 2 of the bill applies the standards for determining
competency in juvenile delinquency cases to juveniles who have charges
directly filed against them in adult court, juveniles whose cases are
transferred to adult court, or juveniles subject to concurrent court
jurisdiction.
Section 3 of the bill permits bridges court liaisons to access
juvenile competency evaluations and related information.
Current law sets forth procedures for court determinations of a
juvenile's competency in juvenile justice proceedings. Section 4 of the
bill requires a court to dismiss the case against a juvenile if the court
makes a final determination that the juvenile is incompetent to proceed
and the juvenile's highest charged act is a class 2 misdemeanor, a petty
offense, a drug misdemeanor, or a traffic offense.
Under current law, one year after a court finds a juvenile charged
with a level 4 drug felony is incompetent to proceed the court shall enter
a finding the juvenile is unrestorable to competency and shall determine
whether a management plan is necessary for the juvenile. The bill reduces
the time from one year to 6 months.
The bill imposes certain limitations on a case management plan's
contents in cases that involve sexual conduct and addresses court
responses when a juvenile or a juvenile's parent or guardian fails to
engage with a management plan's ordered services.
Section 5 of the bill requires that a person sentenced for a
delinquent act committed as a juvenile receive credit for any period of
confinement prior to sentencing.
SB25-043
-2- Section 6 of the bill creates the deflection and community
investment grant program (grant program) in the office of adult and
juvenile justice assistance in the division of criminal justice to provide
grants to eligible nonprofit and tribal applicants to implement a
mixed-delivery system of trauma-informed health and development
deflection programs for youth, including Native American youth.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:1
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-1.3-407, amend2
(1)(a), (1)(b), (3), (3.3)(a), and (3.3)(b); and add (1)(b.5), (3.3)(d)(III),3
and (15) as follows:4
18-1.3-407. Sentences - youthful offenders - powers and duties5
of district court - authorization for youthful offender system - powers6
and duties of department of corrections - youthful offender system7
study - report - legislative declaration - definitions. (1) (a) It is the8
intent of the general assembly that the youthful offender system9
established pursuant to this section shall
benefit the state by: Providing10
as a sentencing option for certain youthful offenders a controlled and11
regimented environment that affirms dignity of self and others, promotes12
the value of work and self-discipline, and develops useful skills and13
abilities through enriched programming:14
(I) P
ROVIDING AS A SENTENCING OPTION FOR CERTAIN YOUTHFUL15
OFFENDERS A CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT THAT AFFIRMS DIGNITY OF SELF16
AND OTHERS;17
(II) I
NCREASING PUBLIC SAFETY BY PROVIDING REHABILITATIVE18
TREATMENT TO HELP YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS IN THE CARE OF THE19
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM MAKE LASTING BEHAVIORAL CHANGES TO20
PREPARE YOUTH FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION BACK INTO THE21
COMMUNITY;22
SB25-043-3- (III) PROMOTING THE PHYSICAL SAFETY OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS1
AND STAFF WITHIN THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM ;2
(IV) P
ROMOTING A SEAMLESS CONTINUUM OF CARE FROM THE3
TIME OF INCARCERATION TO DISCHARGE, IN WHICH YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS'4
NEEDS ARE MET IN A SAFE , STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WITH5
WELL-TRAINED, CARING STAFF WHO HELP YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS IDENTIFY6
AND ADDRESS ISSUES, BE ACCOUNTABLE, AND ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR7
THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS ' ACTIONS;8
(V) E
NABLING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS TO DEVELOP HEALTHY ,9
SUPPORTIVE RELATIONSHIPS WITH PEERS , ADULTS, FAMILY, AND10
NEIGHBORHOOD AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS ; AND11
(VI) P
ROVIDING YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS WITH THE TOOLS12
NECESSARY TO BECOME LAW -ABIDING, CONTRIBUTING MEMBERS OF THE13
COMMUNITY UPON THE YOUTH 'S RELEASE.14
(b) It is the further intent of the general assembly in enacting this15
section that female and male offenders
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS ,16
REGARDLESS OF GENDER IDENTITY OR EXPRESSION , who are eligible for17
sentencing to the youthful offender system pursuant to section18
18-1.3-407.5, or section 19-2.5-801 (5), or 19-2.5-802 (1)(d)(I)(B) receive19
equitable treatment in sentencing, particularly in regard to the option of20
being sentenced to the youthful offender system. Accordingly, it is the21
general assembly's intent that the department of corrections take22
necessary measures to establish separate housing
BASED ON YOUTHFUL23
OFFENDERS' EXPRESSED GENDER IDENTITY for female and male offenders
24
YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS who are sentenced to the youthful offender system25
without compromising the equitable treatment of either THE YOUTHFUL26
OFFENDERS.27
SB25-043
-4- (b.5) IT IS THE FURTHER INTENT OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN1
ENACTING THIS SECTION THAT OFFENDERS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE2
ELIGIBLE FOR SENTENCING TO THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM3
PURSUANT TO SECTION 18-1.3-407.5, 19-2.5-801 (5), OR 19-2.5-8024
(1)(d)(I)(B)
RECEIVE EQUITABLE TREATMENT IN SENTENCING ,5
PARTICULARLY IN REGARD TO THE OPTION OF BEING SENTENCED TO THE6
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM . THEREFORE, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY7
DECLARES THAT THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL TAKE8
NECESSARY MEASURES TO ESTABLISH HOUSING AND ACCESS TO SERVICES9
AS NEEDED FOR OFFENDERS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE SENTENCED TO10
THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM WITHOUT COMPROMISING THE11
EQUITABLE TREATMENT OF ANY OFFENDERS .12
(3) The department of corrections shall develop and implement a13
youthful offender system for offenders sentenced in accordance with14
subsection (2) of this section. The youthful offender system shall be
IS15
under the direction and control of the executive director of the department16
of corrections. The youthful offender system shall be IS based on the17
following principles:18
(a) The system should provide for teaching
YOUTHFUL offenders19
self-discipline by providing clear consequences for
DESIGNATED20
inappropriate behavior;21
(a.5) T
HE SYSTEM SHOULD PROVIDE FOR REHABILITATIVE22
TREATMENT TO HELP YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS MAKE LASTING BEHAVIORAL23
CHANGES TO PREPARE YOUTH FOR A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION BACK INTO24
THE COMMUNITY;25
(b) The system should include a daily regimen that involves26
YOUTHFUL offenders in physical training, self-discipline exercises
27
SB25-043
-5- ACTIVITY, educational and work programs, LIFE SKILLS PROGRAMMING,1
and meaningful interaction, with a component for a tiered system for2
swift and strict discipline for noncompliance OF REWARDS FOR TARGET3
BEHAVIOR REDUCTION. THE DAILY REGIMEN MUST BE INDIVIDUALLY4
DETERMINED FOR EACH YOUTHFUL OFFENDER AND TAKE INTO5
CONSIDERATION DISABILITIES AND REASONABLE MODIFICATIONS .6
(b.5) T
HE SYSTEM SHOULD PROVIDE YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS WITH7
INDIVIDUALLY TAILORED THERAPY , FAMILY THERAPY, OR SUBSTANCE USE8
DISORDER TREATMENT WHEN REQUESTED BY A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER OR9
INDICATED BY A PREVIOUS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE USE10
DISORDER EVALUATION;11
(c) The system should use staff models and mentors to promote12
within an offender the
A YOUTHFUL OFFENDER'S development of socially13
accepted attitudes and behaviors;14
(d) The system should provide
YOUTHFUL offenders with15
instruction on problem-solving skills and should incorporate methods to16
reinforce the use of cognitive behavior strategies that change
YOUTHFUL17
offenders' orientation toward criminal thinking and behavior;18
(e) The system should promote among
YOUTHFUL offenders the19
creation and development of new
TRAUMA-INFORMED group cultures20
which result in a transition to prosocial behavior; and21
(f) The system should provide
YOUTHFUL offenders the22
opportunity to gradually reenter the community. while demonstrating the
23
capacity for self-discipline and the attainment of respect for the24
community.25
(3.3) The youthful offender system consists of the following26
components, and the department of corrections has the authority27
SB25-043
-6- described in this subsection (3.3) in connection with the administration1
of the components:2
(a) (I) An intake, diagnostic, and orientation phase
DURING WHICH3
THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL FACILITATE AN EVALUATION OF4
EACH YOUTHFUL OFFENDER , CONDUCTED BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH5
CLINICIAN FOR POSSIBLE PHYSICAL, INTELLECTUAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND6
MENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS .7
(II) T
HE EVALUATOR SHALL SUBMIT A WRITTEN REPORT TO THE8
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS DOCUMENTING THE EVALUATOR 'S9
FINDINGS AND TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS , AND THE DEPARTMENT10
OF CORRECTIONS SHALL CREATE A TREATMENT PLAN SPECIFICALLY11
TAILORED TO THE INDIVIDUAL NEEDS OF THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER12
IDENTIFIED IN THE WRITTEN REPORT . THE TREATMENT PLAN MUST13
INCLUDE A PLAN FOR THERAPY , EDUCATION, VOCATIONAL SKILLS, LIFE14
SKILLS, AND REENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY . THE DEPARTMENT OF15
CORRECTIONS SHALL ASSIGN A CLIENT MANAGER TO THE YOUTHFUL16
OFFENDER WHO SHALL MEET REGULARLY WITH THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ,17
MONITOR THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER 'S TREATMENT PLAN, AND RECORD THE18
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER'S PROGRESS THROUGHOUT THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER19
SYSTEM PROGRAM.20
(b) (I) Phase I, during which time a range of core programs,21
supplementary activities, and educational and prevocational programs and22
services are provided to
YOUTHFUL offenders.23
(II) D
URING PHASE I, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL24
REEVALUATE THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER ON A MONTHLY BASIS TO ASSESS25
WHETHER THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER 'S TREATMENT PLAN SHOULD BE26
MODIFIED. THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS MUST MODIFY THE27
SB25-043
-7- YOUTHFUL OFFENDER 'S TREATMENT PLAN IF THE DEPARTMENT OF1
CORRECTIONS DETERMINES MODIFICATIONS ARE NECESSARY TO THE2
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER'S SUCCESSFUL REHABILITATION.3
(d) (III) D
URING PHASE III, THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SHALL4
CONTINUE TO WORK WITH THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER 'S CASE MANAGER5
ASSIGNED DURING THE INTAKE , DIAGNOSTIC, AND ORIENTATION PHASE6
PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (3.3)(a) OF THIS SECTION TO MEET THE7
YOUTHFUL OFFENDER'S IDENTIFIED TREATMENT GOALS AND PLAN FOR8
REENTRY INTO THE COMMUNITY .9
(15) N
OTWITHSTANDING SECTION 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), BEGINNING10
IN JANUARY 2026, AND IN JANUARY EVERY YEAR THEREAFTER , THE11
DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL INCLUDE AS PART OF ITS "SMART12
A
CT" HEARING REQUIRED BY SECTION 2-7-203 INFORMATION13
CONCERNING:14
(a) T
HE TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS THAT HAVE15
COMPLETED A COMMITMENT TO THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES ;16
(b) T
HE TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS IN EACH17
PROGRAM PHASE UNDER THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM PURSUANT TO18
SUBSECTION (3.3) OF THIS SECTION; AND19
(c) T
HE TOTAL NUMBER OF YOUTHFUL OFFENDERS WHO FAIL TO20
COMPLETE A PROGRAM PHASE UNDER THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER SYSTEM21
PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (3.3) OF THIS SECTION DUE TO NEW ADULT22
CHARGES FILED AGAINST THE YOUTHFUL OFFENDER .23
SECTION 2. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-2.5-702, amend24
(1) as follows:25
19-2.5-702. Incompetent to proceed - effect - how and when26
raised. (1) This part 7 applies only to proceedings brought pursuant to27
SB25-043
-8- this title 19, INCLUDING CASES DIRECTLY FILED AGAINST A JUVENILE IN1
DISTRICT COURT PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-2.5-801, CASES TRANSFERRED2
TO DISTRICT COURT FOR CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS PURSUANT TO SECTION3
19-2.5-802,
AND CASES THAT ARE SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENT4
JURISDICTION OF THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE COURTS PURSUANT TO5
SECTION 19-2.5-103.6
SECTION 3. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-2.5-703.5, amend7
(1) introductory portion as follows:8
19-2.5-703.5. Waiver of privilege - exchange of information -9
admissibility of statements. (1) When the court determines that a10
juvenile is incompetent to proceed, any claim of confidentiality or11
privilege by the juvenile or the juvenile's parent or legal guardian is12
deemed waived within the case to allow the court and parties to determine13
issues related to the juvenile's competency, restoration, and any14
management plan developed by the court pursuant to section 19-2.5-70415
(3). The district attorney, defense attorney, guardian ad litem, the16
department, any competency evaluators, any restoration treatment17
providers,
BRIDGES COURT LIAISONS, and the court are granted access,18
without written consent of the juvenile or further order of the court, to:19
SECTION 4. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 19-2.5-704, amend20
(2.5)(a) introductory portion, (2.5)(a)(I), (2.5)(a)(II), (3)(a), and (3)(b);21
and add (2.3), (3)(b.5), and (3)(d) as follows:22
19-2.5-704. Procedure after determination of competency or23
incompetency. (2.3) I
F THE COURT MAKES A FINAL DETERMINATION24
PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-2.5-703 THAT THE JUVENILE IS INCOMPETENT25
TO PROCEED AND THE JUVENILE'S HIGHEST CHARGED ACT CONSTITUTES A26
CLASS 2 MISDEMEANOR, A PETTY OFFENSE, A DRUG MISDEMEANOR, OR A27
SB25-043
-9- TRAFFIC OFFENSE, THE COURT SHALL IMMEDIATELY DISMISS THE1
DELINQUENCY PETITION OR CHARGES , AS APPLICABLE, AGAINST THE2
JUVENILE.3
(2.5) (a) If the court finds a juvenile is incompetent to proceed,4
THE JUVENILE'S HIGHEST CHARGED ACT IS NOT INCLUDED IN THE CHARGES5
SPECIFIED IN SUBSECTION (2.3) OF THIS SECTION, and the juvenile has been6
incompetent to proceed for a period of time that exceeds the time limits7
set forth in this subsection (2.5), the court shall enter a finding that the8
juvenile is unrestorable to competency and shall determine whether a9
management plan for the juvenile is necessary pursuant to subsection10
(3)(a) of this section. The time limits are as follows:11
(I) If the highest charged act constitutes a
CLASS 1 misdemeanor12
a misdemeanor drug offense, a petty offense, or a traffic offense,
OR A13
LEVEL 4 DRUG FELONY and the juvenile is not restored to competency after14
a period of six months, the court shall find the juvenile unrestorable to15
competency;16
(II) If the highest charged act constitutes a class 4, 5, or 6 felony,17
or a level 3 or 4 drug felony, and the juvenile is not restored to18
competency after a period of one year, the court shall find the juvenile19
unrestorable to competency;20
(3) (a) If the court finally determines pursuant to section21
19-2.5-703 or 19-2.5-703.5 that the juvenile is incompetent to proceed22
and cannot be restored to competency in the reasonably foreseeable23
future, the court shall enter an order finding the juvenile unrestorable to24
competency and shall determine whether a
CASE management plan for the25
juvenile is necessary, taking into account the public safety and the best26
interests of the juvenile. I
F THE COURT DETERMINES A CASE MANAGEMENT27
SB25-043
-10- PLAN IS UNNECESSARY, THE COURT MAY CONTINUE ANY TREATMENT OR1
PLAN ALREADY IN PLACE FOR THE JUVENILE . If the court determines a2
CASE management plan is necessary, the court shall MUST develop the3
CASE management plan after ordering that the juvenile be placed OR4
CONTINUE PLACEMENT in the least-restrictive environment, taking into5
account the public safety and best interests of the juvenile. If the court6
determines a management plan is unnecessary, the court may continue7
any treatment or plan already in place for the juvenile. IN ORDER TO8
DEVELOP AN APPROPRIATE CASE MANAGEMENT PLAN , THE COURT MAY9
ORDER ANY MEMBER OF THE JUVENILE'S PROFESSIONAL TEAM TO CONSULT10
WITH THE JUVENILE, THE JUVENILE'S PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN , OR11
OTHER INDIVIDUALS, INCLUDING THE JUVENILE'S DEFENSE ATTORNEY,12
GUARDIAN AD LITEM, OR TREATMENT PROVIDER, TO DEVELOP A PROPOSED13
MANAGEMENT PLAN TO PRESENT TO THE COURT FOR CONSIDERATION . The14
management plan must, at a minimum, address treatment for the juvenile,15
identify the party or parties responsible for the juvenile, and specify16
appropriate behavior management tools if they THE TOOLS are not17
otherwise part of the juvenile's treatment.18
(b) The management plan may include:19
(I) Placement options included in article 10.5 or 65 of title 27;20
(II) A treatment plan developed by a licensed mental health21
professional;22
(III) An informed supervision model,
UPON THE COURT RECEIVING23
EVIDENCE THAT THE UNDERLYING CHARGE IS RATIONALLY RELATED TO24
THE NEED FOR THE USE OF AN INFORMED SUPERVISION MODEL ;25
(IV) Institution of a guardianship petition; or26
(V) Any other remedy deemed appropriate by
the court DEEMS27
SB25-043
-11- RATIONALLY RELATED TO MITIGATING COMMUNITY SAFETY CONCERNS .1
(b.5) N
OTWITHSTANDING SUBSECTION (3)(b) OF THIS SECTION, THE2
MANAGEMENT PLAN MUST NOT INCLUDE :3
(I)
DETENTION OF THE JUVENILE OR COMMITMENT OF THE4
JUVENILE TO THE DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES , A COUNTY JAIL,5
COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS , OR THE COLORADO MENTAL HEALTH6
INSTITUTE AT PUEBLO;7
(II) W
ORK RELEASE; OR8
(III) A
PSYCHOSEXUAL EVALUATION OF THE JUVENILE OR SEX9
OFFENDER MANAGEMENT BOARD TREATMENT REQUIREMENT , UNLESS A10
PSYCHOSEXUAL EVALUATION IS SPECIFICALLY RECOMMENDED BY A11
LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL .12
(d) A
NY ENTITY RESPONSIBLE FOR CONNECTING THE JUVENILE TO13
SERVICES, SERVICE COORDINATION, OR CASE MANAGEMENT MAY REPORT14
TO THE COURT ON THE JUVENILE'S OR THE JUVENILE'S PARENT'S OR LEGAL15
GUARDIAN'S ENGAGEMENT IN THE SERVICES ORDERED IN THE16
MANAGEMENT PLAN . IF THE JUVENILE OR THE JUVENILE'S PARENT OR17
LEGAL GUARDIAN DOES NOT ENGAGE IN THE SERVICES ORDERED IN THE18
MANAGEMENT PLAN, THE COURT MAY ALTER THE MANAGEMENT PLAN OR19
TAKE OTHER ACTION AS NECESSARY AND PERMITTED BY LAW , INCLUDING,20
BUT NOT LIMITED TO , REFERRAL TO A LOCAL COLLABORATIVE21
MANAGEMENT PROGRAM , ORDERING A DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES22
INVESTIGATION PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3-501 (1), OR FILING A23
DEPENDENCY AND NEGLECT PETITION PURSUANT TO SECTION 19-3-50124
(2)(b).25
SECTION 5. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add 19-2.5-1103.526
as follows:27
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-12- 19-2.5-1103.5. Credit for presentence confinement. A PERSON1
CONFINED FOR AN ALLEGED DELINQUENT ACT PRIOR TO THE IMPOSITION OF2
A SENTENCE FOR AN ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT ACT IS ENTITLED TO3
CREDIT AGAINST THE TERM OF THE PERSON 'S SENTENCE FOR THE ENTIRE4
PERIOD OF THE CONFINEMENT. AT THE TIME OF SENTENCING, THE COURT5
SHALL MAKE A FINDING REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF PRESENTENCE6
CONFINEMENT TO WHICH THE PERSON IS ENTITLED AND SHALL INCLUDE7
THE FINDING IN THE SENTENCING ORDER. THE PERIOD OF CONFINEMENT IS8
DEDUCTED FROM ANY COMMITMENT TO THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN9
SERVICES OR CONFINEMENT IN COUNTY JAIL , COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS ,10
OR JUVENILE DETENTION.11
SECTION 6. In Colorado Revised Statutes, add part 28 to article12
33.5 of title 24 as follows:13
PART 2814
DEFLECTION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT15
GRANT PROGRAM16
24-33.5-2801. Short title. T
HE SHORT TITLE OF THIS PART 28 IS17
THE "DEFLECTION AND COMMUNITY INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM18
A
CT".19
24-33.5-2802. Definitions. A
S USED IN THIS PART 28, UNLESS THE20
CONTEXT OTHERWISE REQUIRES :21
(1) "A
REA OF HIGH NEED" MEANS:22
(a) A
CITY OR ZIP CODE WITH RATES OF YOUTH ARRESTS THAT ARE23
HIGHER THAN THE SURROUNDING COUNTY AVERAGE , BASED ON24
AVAILABLE ARREST DATA, AS IDENTIFIED BY THE APPLICANT; OR25
(b) A
CITY OR ZIP CODE WHERE THERE IS A DISPARITY BETWEEN26
THE RACIAL OR ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF THE ARRESTED YOUTH27
SB25-043
-13- POPULATION AND THE RACIAL OR ETHNIC COMPOSITION OF THE1
SURROUNDING COUNTY POPULATION , AS IDENTIFIED BY THE APPLICANT.2
(2) "D
EFLECTION" MEANS AN EXTRAJUDICIAL RESPONSE TO A3
YOUTH'S CONDUCT THAT IS DESIGNED TO PREVENT THE YOUTH 'S FORMAL4
INVOLVEMENT OR FURTHER INVOLVEMENT IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM .5
(3) "D
EFLECTION PROGRAM" MEANS A PROGRAM THAT PROMOTES6
POSITIVE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT BY RELYING ON DEFLECTION AND AIMS TO7
DIVERT YOUTH FROM JUSTICE SYSTEM I NVOLVEMENT AT THE EARLIEST8
POSSIBLE POINT.9
(4) "E
LIGIBLE APPLICANT" MEANS AN ELIGIBLE TRIBAL10
GOVERNMENT, TRIBAL ORGANIZATION, OR NONPROFIT COMMUNITY-BASED11
ORGANIZATION THAT MEETS THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION12
24-33.5-2805.13
(5) "G
RANT PROGRAM" MEANS THE DEFLECTION AND COMMUNITY14
INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM CREATED IN SECTION 24-33.5-2803.15
(6) "G
RANT RECIPIENT" MEANS AN ELIGIBLE APPLICANT THAT THE16
OFFICE SELECTS TO RECEIVE MONEY THROUGH THE GRANT PROGRAM .17
(7) "M
IXED-DELIVERY SYSTEM" MEANS A SYSTEM OF ADOLESCENT18
DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION SUPPORT SERVICES DELIVERED THROUGH19
A COMBINATION OF PROGRAMS , PROVIDERS, AND SETTINGS THAT INCLUDE20
PARTNERSHIPS BETWEEN COMMUNITY -BASED NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS21
AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AND THAT IS SUPPORTED WITH A COMBINATION OF22
PUBLIC AND PRIVATE FUNDS.23
(8) "N
ONPROFIT ORGANIZATION " MEANS A TAX -EXEMPT24
CHARITABLE OR SOCIAL WELFARE ORGANIZATION OPERATING PURSUANT25
TO 26 U.S.C. SEC. 501(c)(3) OR 501(c)(4) OF THE FEDERAL "INTERNAL26
R
EVENUE CODE OF 1986", AS AMENDED.27
SB25-043
-14- (9) "OFFICE" MEANS THE OFFICE WITHIN THE DIVISION OF CRIMINAL1
JUSTICE THAT FOCUSES ON ADULT AND JUVENILE JUSTICE ASSISTANCE .2
(10) "R
EFERRING AGENCY" MEANS AN ORGANIZATION, AGENCY,3
OR DEPARTMENT THAT REFERS YOUTH TO DEFLECTION PROGRAMS ,4
INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, AN EDUCATION, LAW ENFORCEMENT,5
BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, OR PUBLIC HEALTH ENTITY.6
(11) "T
RAUMA-INFORMED" MEANS AN APPROACH THAT INVOLVES7
AN UNDERSTANDING OF ADVERSE CHILDHOOD EXPERIENCES AND THAT8
RESPONDS TO SYMPTOMS OF CHRONIC INTERPERSONAL TRAUMA AND9
TRAUMATIC STRESS ACROSS THE LIFESPAN OF AN INDIVIDUAL .10
(12) "Y
OUTH" MEANS A CHILD, AS DEFINED IN SECTION 19-2.5-102,11
WHO IS SUBJECT TO:12
(a) A
JUVENILE COURT'S JURISDICTION PURSUANT TO SECTION13
19-2.5-103;14
(b) A
COUNTY COURT'S CONCURRENT JURISDICTION PURSUANT TO15
SECTION 19-2.5-103;16
(c) A
COUNTY COURT'S JURISDICTION FOR A TRAFFIC OFFENSE; OR17
(d) A
MUNICIPAL COURT'S JURISDICTION.18
24-33.5-2803. Deflection and community investment grant19
program - created - policies. (1) T
HE DEFLECTION AND COMMUNITY20
INVESTMENT GRANT PROGRAM IS CREATED IN THE OFFICE WITHIN THE21
DIVISION OF CRIMINAL JUSTICE. THE PURPOSE OF THE THREE -YEAR,22
COMPETITIVE GRANT PROGRAM IS TO PROVIDE GRANTS TO ELIGIBLE23
APPLICANTS TO IMPLEMENT A MIXED -DELIVERY SYSTEM OF24
TRAUMA-INFORMED HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT DEFLECTION PROGRAMS25
FOR YOUTH, INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH.26
(2) T
HE OFFICE SHALL ADMINISTER THE GRANT PROGRAM AND ,27
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-15- SUBJECT TO AVAILABLE APPROPRIATIONS , SHALL AWARD GRANTS AS1
PROVIDED IN THIS PART 28.2
(3) T
HE DEPARTMENT MAY ADOPT POLICIES FOR THE3
ADMINISTRATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM .4
24-33.5-2804. Office duties. (1) T
HE OFFICE HAS THE FOLLOWING5
DUTIES:6
(a) D
EVELOP A COMPETITIVE APPLICATION PROCESS , INCLUDING7
DEADLINES, FOR AN ELIGIBLE APPLICANT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT8
CONSISTENT WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF SECTION 24-33.5-2805. INITIAL9
GRANT AWARDS MUST BE DISTRIBUTED NO LATER THAN JUNE 30, 2026.10
(b) C
ONTRACT WITH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER11
PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-33.5-2806 AND A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY12
EVALUATOR PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-33.5-2807; AND13
(c) S
UPPORT GRANTEE DATA CO LLECTION AND ANALYSIS AND14
REQUIRE GRANTEES TO DEMONSTRATE OUTCOMES OF THE DEFLECTION15
PROGRAMS THAT RECEIVED A GRANT AWARD .16
24-33.5-2805. Application - eligibility - awards. (1) T
O RECEIVE17
A GRANT, AN APPLICANT MUST SUBMIT AN APPLICATION TO THE OFFICE IN18
ACCORDANCE WITH ANY POLICIES ADOPTED BY THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR19
OF THE DEPARTMENT. AT A MINIMUM, THE APPLICATION MUST INCLUDE20
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION :21
(a) T
HE TYPES OF DEFLECTION SERVICES THAT WILL BE PROVIDED ;22
(b) V
ERIFICATION THAT THE APPLICANT IS SERVING AN AREA OF23
HIGH NEED; AND24
(c) A
N OFFICIAL LETTER FROM AT LEAST ONE REFERRING AGENCY25
DEMONSTRATING THE AGENCY 'S INTENT TO REFER YOUTH TO THE26
DEFLECTION PROGRAM TO PROVIDE THE YOUTH WITH TRAUMA -INFORMED27
SB25-043
-16- HEALTH AND DEVELOPMENT SERVICES IN LIEU OF WARNING , CITATION, OR1
ARREST. FOR REGIONAL APPLICATIONS DESCRIBED IN SUBSECTION (2)(c)2
OF THIS SECTION, LETTERS OF INTENT ARE REQUIRED FOR EACH3
JURISDICTION PROPOSED IN THE APPLICATION.4
(2) (a) T
O BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A GRANT, AN APPLICANT MUST5
BE:6
(I) A
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION;7
(II) A
FEDERALLY RECOGNIZED INDIAN TRIBE, AS DEFINED IN 258
U.S.C.
SEC. 1603 (14);9
(III) A
TRIBAL ORGANIZATION, AS DEFINED IN 25 U.S.C. SEC. 160310
(26);11
(IV) A
N URBAN INDIAN ORGANIZATION, AS DEFINED IN 25 U.S.C.12
SEC. 1603 (29); OR13
(V) A
PRIVATE ENTITY, WHOSE BOARD OF DIRECTORS IS MAJORITY14
CONTROLLED BY NATIVE AMERICANS, AND WHICH IS FISCALLY SPONSORED15
BY A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION .16
(b) T
O BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A GRANT, AN APPLICANT MUST BE17
A NONGOVERNMENTAL ENTITY , WITH THE EXCEPTION OF A TRIBAL18
GOVERNMENT APPLICANT , AND MUST NOT BE A LAW ENFORCEMENT OR19
PROBATION ENTITY.20
(c) A
PPLICANTS FROM TWO OR MORE LOCAL JURISDICTIONS MAY21
JOINTLY APPLY FOR A GRANT AWARD TO DELIVER DEFLECTION PROGRAM22
SERVICES ON A REGIONAL BASIS AND MAY RECEIVE A JOINT GRANT AWARD23
THAT IS THE AGGREGATE OF THE AMOUNT EACH INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE24
APPLICANT WOULD HAVE RECEIVED HAD EACH INDIVIDUAL ELIGIBLE25
APPLICANT APPLIED INDEPENDENTLY .26
(3) T
HE OFFICE SHALL REVIEW THE APPLICATIONS RECEIVED27
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-17- PURSUANT TO THIS SECTION. IN AWARDING GRANTS, THE OFFICE SHALL1
GIVE PRIORITY TO ELIGIBLE APPLICANTS IN COMMUNITIES , INCLUDING2
RURAL COMMUNITIES, THAT:3
(a) D
EFLECT YOUTH AT THE EARLIEST POSSIBLE POINT OF JUSTICE4
SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT;5
(b) S
ERVE OTHERWISE UNDER-RESOURCED COMMUNITIES ;6
(c) E
MPLOY INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE LIVED EXPERIENCE AS A7
YOUTH IN THE JUSTICE SYSTEM; OR8
(d) D
EMONSTRATE EXPERIENCE EFFECTIVELY SERVING YOUTH9
POPULATIONS WHO ARE JUSTICE SYSTEM-INVOLVED OR AT RISK OF SYSTEM10
INVOLVEMENT.11
(4) (a) S
UBJECT TO AVAILABLE APPROPRIATIONS , ON OR BEFORE12
J
UNE 30 EACH YEAR OF THE GRANT PROGRAM , THE OFFICE SHALL13
DISTRIBUTE GRANTS AS PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION . THE OFFICE SHALL14
AWARD AT LEAST TWO HUNDRED THOUSAND DOLLARS BUT NOT MORE15
THAN ONE MILLION DOLLARS TO AN INDIVIDUAL GRANTEE OVER THE16
COURSE OF THE THREE-YEAR GRANT PROGRAM .17
(b) (I) S
UBJECT TO AVAILABLE APPROPRIATIONS , THE OFFICE18
SHALL DISTRIBUTE GRANT AWARDS IN THREE EQUAL ANNUAL19
INSTALLMENTS, AS FOLLOWS:20
(A) T
HE FIRST INSTALLMENT MUST BE DISTRIBUTED ON THE FIRST21
DAY OF THE GRANT CONTRACT ;22
(B) T
HE SECOND INSTALLMENT MUST BE DISTRIBUTED NO LATER23
THAN THE FIRST DAY OF THE SECOND YEAR OF THE GRANT CONTRACT ; AND24
(C) T
HE THIRD INSTALLMENT MUST BE DISTRIBUTED NO LATER25
THAN THE FIRST DAY OF THE THIRD YEAR OF THE GRANT CONTRACT .26
(II) D
ISTRIBUTION OF THE SECOND AND THIRD INSTALLMENTS IS27
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-18- CONTINGENT ON THE GRANTEE FULFILLING THE GRANT OBLIGATIONS AND1
REPORTING REQUIREMENTS PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-33.5-2807.2
(5) (a) A
GRANTEE SHALL USE A GRANT AWARD TO DELIVER3
DEFLECTION PROGRAM SERVICES IN AREAS OF HIGH NEED . A GRANTEE4
SHALL PROVIDE DEFLECTION SERVICES THAT ARE EVIDENCE -BASED OR5
RESEARCH-SUPPORTED, TRAUMA-INFORMED, CULTURALLY RELEVANT ,6
GENDER-RESPONSIVE, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE .7
(b) A
GRANTEE SHALL DELIVER ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING8
DEFLECTION PROGRAM SERVICES :9
(I) E
DUCATIONAL SERVICES, INCLUDING REMEDIAL AND COLLEGE10
PREPARATORY ACADEMIC SERVICES ;11
(II) C
AREER DEVELOPMENT SERVICES , INCLUDING EMPLOYMENT12
PREPARATION, VOCATIONAL TRAINING , INTERNSHIPS, AND13
APPRENTICESHIPS;14
(III) R
ESTORATIVE JUSTICE SERVICES, INCLUDING CULTURALLY15
ROOTED PROGRAMMING ;16
(IV) M
ENTORING SERVICES, INCLUDING SERVICES THAT RELY ON17
CREDIBLE MESSENGERS WHOSE LIVED EXPERIENCE IS SIMILAR TO THE18
EXPERIENCE OF THE YOUTH BEING SERVED ;19
(V) M
ENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING CULTURALLY ROOTED20
HEALING PRACTICES;21
(VI) B
EHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES, INCLUDING SUBSTANCE USE22
EDUCATION AND TREATMENT ;23
(VII) H
OUSING SERVICES, INCLUDING PERMANENT, SHORT-TERM,24
AND EMERGENCY HOUSING SERVICES ;25
(VIII) P
ERSONAL DEVELOPMENT AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING26
SERVICES; OR27
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-19- (IX) PROSOCIAL ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING CULTURAL ENRICHMENT1
PROGRAMS AND SERVICES.2
24-33.5-2806. Technical assistance provider. (1) T
HE OFFICE3
SHALL CONTRACT WITH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER TO SUPPORT4
IMPLEMENTATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM AND TO BUILD GRANTEE5
CAPACITY TO DELIVER DEFLECTION PROGRAM SERVICES . PRIOR TO6
DEVELOPING AND DISSEMINATING GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION7
MATERIALS, THE OFFICE SHALL SOLICIT AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE8
CONTRACTED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER IN DEVELOPING THE9
GRANT PROGRAM APPLICATION MATERIALS . IN SELECTING A TECHNICAL10
ASSISTANCE PROVIDER, THE OFFICE SHALL PRIORITIZE ORGANIZATIONS11
THAT EMPLOY PEOPLE WHO HAVE LIVED EXPERIENCE AS A YOUTH IN THE12
JUSTICE SYSTEM.13
(2) T
HE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER SHALL DEMONSTRATE14
EXPERIENCE IN ALL THE FOLLOWING AREAS :15
(a) D
EVELOPMENTAL RESEARCH AND IDENTIFYING BEST PRACTICES16
FOR SERVING YOUTH INVOLVED IN, AND YOUTH AT RISK OF INVOLVEMENT17
IN, THE JUSTICE SYSTEM, INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED18
COMMERCIAL SEXUAL EXPLOITATION AND YOUTH IN THE DEPENDENCY19
SYSTEM;20
(b) R
ESEARCH ON SYSTEMS THAT REFER YOUTH TO THE JUSTICE21
SYSTEM, INCLUDING THE EDUCATION, IMMIGRATION, AND CHILD WELFARE22
SYSTEMS AND RESEARCH ON BEST PRACTICES FOR REFERRALS ;23
(c) P
RESENTING AND DISSEMINATING BEST PRACTICES ON24
ALTERNATIVES TO INCARCERATION AND JUSTICE SYSTEM INVOLVEMENT ;25
(d) W
ORKING WITH AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY -BASED26
ORGANIZATIONS SERVING YOUTH INVOLVED IN , AND YOUTH AT RISK OF27
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-20- INVOLVEMENT IN, THE JUSTICE SYSTEM IN COLORADO;1
(e) C
OLLABORATING WITH JUSTICE SYSTEM STAKEHOLDERS ;2
(f) W
ORKING WITH AND SUPPORTING NATIVE AMERICAN3
ORGANIZATIONS AND COMMUNITIES ; AND4
(g) W
ORKING WITH JUSTICE SYSTEM -INVOLVED YOUTH AND5
COMMUNITIES AND ELEVATING YOUTH LEADERSHIP .6
(3) T
HE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER SHALL :7
(a) P
ROVIDE INPUT TO THE OFFICE REGARDING THE DEVELOPMENT8
OF THE GRANT PROGRAM'S GRANT APPLICATION MATERIALS;9
(b) S
UPPORT GRANTEES IN ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING10
RELATIONSHIPS WITH JUSTICE SYSTEM AND COMMUNITY STAKEHOLDERS ,11
INCLUDING PUBLIC AGENCIES, TRIBAL GOVERNMENTS AND COMMUNITIES ,12
NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, AND YOUTH AND FAMILIES MOST IMPACTED13
BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM;14
(c) P
ROVIDE GRANTEES WITH TRAINING AND SUPPORT IN15
IMPLEMENTING BEST PRACTICES AND TRAUMA -INFORMED, CULTURALLY16
RELEVANT, GENDER-RESPONSIVE, AND DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE17
APPROACHES TO SERVING YOUTH ;18
(d) C
REATE PEER LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR GRANTEES TO19
LEARN FROM AND ALONGSIDE ONE ANOTHER ;20
(e) I
N COLLABORATION WITH THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY21
EVALUATOR SELECTED PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-33.5-2807, PROVIDE22
GRANTEES WITH ADMINISTRATIVE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT TO ENSURE23
COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE DATA REPORTING AND PROGRAM24
EVALUATION REQUIREMENTS , AND WITH APPLICABLE LAWS, INCLUDING25
LAWS AROUND CONFIDENTIALITY AND DEFLECTION ELIGIBILITY ; AND26
(f) P
ROVIDE THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY EVALUATOR SELECTED27
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-21- PURSUANT TO SECTION 24-33.5-2807 WITH INPUT REGARDING THE1
DEVELOPMENT OF DEFLECTION PR OGRAM EVALUATION PROCESSES AND2
METRICS.3
24-33.5-2807. Evaluation - reporting requirements. (1) T
HE4
OFFICE SHALL CONTRACT WITH A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY TO CONDUCT A5
STATEWIDE EVALUATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM AND ASSOCIATED6
YOUTH OUTCOMES OVER THE THREE -YEAR GRANT PERIOD. THE OFFICE7
SHALL SOLICIT AND RECEIVE INPUT FROM THE CONTRACTED RESEARCH8
UNIVERSITY EVALUATOR IN DEVELOPING THE GRANT PROGRAM9
APPLICATION MATERIALS. THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY EVALUATOR MUST10
HAVE A DEMONSTRATED COMMITMENT TO WORKING WITH COMMUNITIES11
IMPACTED BY THE JUSTICE SYSTEM.12
(2) T
HE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY EVALUATOR SHALL :13
(a) D
EVELOP A COMMON ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT FOR USE BY14
GRANTEES TO ASSESS THE NEEDS AND OUTCOMES OF YOUTH15
PARTICIPANTS;16
(b) D
ESIGN A CENTRAL DATA REPOSITORY TO STANDARDIZE17
GRANTEE DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING ; AND18
(c) S
UPPORT GRANTEES WITH USING THE COMMON ASSESSMENT19
INSTRUMENT AND THE CENTRAL DATA REPOSITORY .20
(3) T
HE OFFICE SHALL PROVIDE THE RESEARCH UNIVERSITY21
EVALUATOR WITH RELEVANT , EXISTING DATA FOR THE PURPOSES OF22
MEASURING OUTCOMES . MEASURED OUTCOMES MAY INCLUDE , BUT ARE23
NOT LIMITED TO:24
(a) R
EDUCTIONS IN LAW ENFORCEMENT RESPONSES TO YOUTH25
CONDUCT INVOLVING LOW -LEVEL OFFENSES, COURT CASELOADS AND26
PROCESSING COSTS, DAYS YOUTH SPENT IN DETENTION , PLACEMENT OF27
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-22- YOUTH IN CONGREGATE CARE , AND SCHOOL AND PLACEMENT1
DISRUPTIONS;2
(b) R
EDUCTIONS IN THE NUMBER OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS AND3
EXPULSIONS;4
(c) I
MPROVEMENTS IN YOUTH HEALTH AND WELL -BEING, HOUSING5
AND COMMUNITY STABILITY , EDUCATIONAL ATTAINMENT , PROSOCIAL6
ACTIVITY, AND CONNECTIONS TO EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND7
MENTORSHIP; AND8
(d) P
ROJECTED STATE AND LOCAL COST SAVINGS AS A RESULT OF9
THE DEFLECTION PROGRAMMING .10
(4) T
HE OFFICE SHALL MAKE AVAILABLE ON ITS WEBSITE A REPORT11
OF GRANTEES, PROJECTS, AND OUTCOMES AT THE STATE AND LOCAL12
LEVELS WITHIN ONE HUNDRED EIGHTY DAYS OF COMPLETION OF THE13
GRANT PROGRAM.14
(5) N
OTWITHSTANDING SECTION 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), ON OR15
BEFORE DECEMBER 31, 2026, AND EACH DECEMBER 31 THEREAFTER FOR16
THE DURATION OF THE GRANT PROGRAM , THE OFFICE SHALL SUBMIT A17
REPORT TO THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES JUDICIARY COMMITTEE AND18
THE SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE , OR THEIR SUCCESSOR COMMITTEES ,19
ABOUT THE GRANT PROGRAM . AT A MINIMUM, THE REPORT MUST INCLUDE20
THE NUMBER AND AMOUNT OF GRANTS AWARDED SINCE THE LAST REPORT21
AND A SUMMARY OF INFORMATION CONCERNING THE IMPACT OF THE22
MIXED DELIVERY SYSTEM OF DEFLECTION PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH ,23
INCLUDING NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH.24
24-33.5-2808. No disclosure of participant records. R
ECORDS25
RELATED TO THE PARTICIPATION OF A YOUTH OR A YOUTH 'S FAMILY IN THE26
DEFLECTION PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THIS PART 28 ARE NOT SUBJECT TO27
SB25-043
-23- DISCLOSURE TO A PROSECUTING ATTORNEY .1
24-33.5-2809. Funding for grant program. (1) F
OR STATE2
FISCAL YEARS 2025-26, 2026-27, AND 2027-28, THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY3
SHALL ANNUALLY APPROPRIATE THREE MILLION THREE HUNDRED4
THIRTY-THREE THOUSAND THREE HUNDRED THIRTY -THREE DOLLARS FROM5
THE GENERAL FUND TO THE DEPARTMENT FOR USE BY THE OFFICE FOR THE6
PURPOSES OF THIS PART 28.7
(2) T
HE OFFICE MAY USE UP TO TWENTY -THREE AND ONE-HALF8
PERCENT OF THE MONEY ANNUALLY APPROPRIATED , AS FOLLOWS:9
(a) U
P TO THREE PERCENT OF THE MONEY ANNUALLY10
APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION TO PAY11
FOR THE DIRECT AND INDIRECT COSTS THAT THE OFFICE INCURS TO12
ADMINISTER THE GRANT PROGRAM ;13
(b) U
P TO THREE PERCENT OF THE MONEY ANNUALLY14
APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION TO15
CONTRACT WITH A RESEARCH UNIVERSITY EVALUATOR AND THE OFFICE 'S16
OWN GRANT PROGRAM EVALUATION -RELATED COSTS;17
(c) U
P TO SEVEN AND ONE -HALF PERCENT OF THE MONEY18
ANNUALLY APPROPRIATED PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS19
SECTION TO CONTRACT WITH A TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDER AND20
THE OFFICE'S OWN TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE -RELATED COSTS IN21
CONNECTION WITH THE GRANT PROGRAM ; AND22
(d) U
P TO TEN PERCENT OF THE MONEY ANNUALLY APPROPRIATED23
PURSUANT TO SUBSECTION (1)(a) OF THIS SECTION FOR GRANT AWARDS TO24
DEFLECTION PROGRAMS TARGETING NATIVE AMERICAN YOUTH.25
(3) T
HE OFFICE MAY USE THE REMAINING MONEY ANNUALLY26
APPROPRIATED FOR THE GRANT PROGRAM FOR GRANT AWARDS TO YOUTH27
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-24- DEFLECTION PROGRAMS.1
(4) T
HE OFFICE MAY SEEK, ACCEPT, AND EXPEND GIFTS, GRANTS,2
OR DONATIONS FROM PRIVATE OR PUBLIC SOURCES FOR THE PURPOSES OF3
THIS PART 28.4
24-33.5-2810. Repeal of part. T
HIS PART 28 IS REPEALED,5
EFFECTIVE JANUARY 1, 2031.6
SECTION 7. Act subject to petition - effective date. This act7
takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the8
ninety-day period after final adjournment of the general assembly; except9
that, if a referendum petition is filed pursuant to section 1 (3) of article V10
of the state constitution against this act or an item, section, or part of this11
act within such period, then the act, item, section, or part will not take12
effect unless approved by the people at the general election to be held in13
November 2026 and, in such case, will take effect on the date of the14
official declaration of the vote thereon by the governor.15
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