Remove Right to Bail in First Degree Murder Cases Amendment

Colorado Ballot Measure - Amendment I

Election: Nov. 5, 2024 (General)

Outcome: Passed

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Criminal Justice

Summary


The constitution guarantees all persons the right to bail pending disposition of charges, with exceptions for capital offenses and crimes of violence under certain circumstances. The concurrent resolution amends the Colorado constitution to add an exception for the offense of murder in the first degree when proof is evident or presumption is great.

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