Application Process for Funding The Colorado Underfunded Courthouse Facility Cash Fund has three million dollars ($3,000,000) available for the 2026 calendar year. This funding is crucial for enhancing the security of facilities housing state courts and probation offices. Qualifying agencies are invited to apply for these funds from August 28, 2025, to Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at 5 p.m. An application link can be found on the Colorado Judicial website under Special Announ

Recent debates over individuals' rights, especially those in custody, have reached a peak. Colorado's passing of House Bill 25-1049, known as the "Communication Rights for Persons in Custody," is a timely response to these debates. This significant legislation aims to enhance the ability of incarcerated individuals to communicate, thus upholding their fundamental rights. The importance of communication cannot be overstated: it plays a critical role in mental health, rehabilit

An effective contraband plan must be proactive rather than reactive. Many corrections officials believe stickering or scanning legal mail is a solution for stopping contraband from entering facilities. However, both do a poor job of halting that growing deadly influx. There is an alternative. LIAM Legal, a newly introduced legal and privileged mail solution, has numerous advantages over current offerings. It is FREE to correctional agencies and can stop contraband from ente

The Colorado Legislature recently recognized the importance of a transparent courtroom. During the 2023 session, HB23-1182 was passed and required all courts in Colorado to provide remote access for the public to observe any criminal court proceedings. This includes municipal courtrooms. The legislation is effective September 1, 2023. This could be an unfunded and expensive mandate for courtrooms with limited staff. Courtroom clerks, who are already tasked with many administ