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Municipal Court mid-year update
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Summary and Background Information:
Mid-year report of court activities
HB 16-1309 & HB 16-1311 and how they apply to our court
Seeking council’s guidance on the path Municipal Court should follow concerning this legislation
Staff Responsible (Department Head): Sheryl Carstens
Staff Member Presenting: David Juarez
Financial Impact:
HB 16-1309 requires the City to hire attorneys to represent every defendant that is in custody
HB 16-1311 limits our ability to collect fines and costs for certain offenses
Actual impact is unknown at this time
Funding Source: Possible funding from Community Justice surcharge
Staff Recommendation: Discussion of the legislation and direction