There are times when you wish to be able to search through the current database of inmates of your state. Whether you have a friend or loved one currently incarcerated, have reason to suspect that a former friend may have been arrested, or you wish to keep tabs on someone who has a significant impact on your child’s life, being able to perform a search of inmates can be a useful tool. Luckily, most states have this information publicly available and Colorado is no exception.
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Colorado Freedom of Information Laws
In 1969, inspired by the FOIA, the Colorado legislature passed the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). In 1972, they passed the Colorado Sunshine Law for open meetings which they further modified in 1996. CORA does much the same as the FOIA, records are presumed to be public unless deemed otherwise by specific exemptions.
Continue readingThe World is not Ending due to Legalized Pot
The picture being painted in Colorado is actually a far cry better than anyone even expected before legalization. In Denver, where the majority of dispensaries are, crime, of both the violent and property varieties, is actually down. It is true that some children have been admitted to hospitals from complications arising due to consumption of cannabis edibles, nine in all this year. This number is up from the previous year prior to legalization, but it is hardly indicative of a “trend”.
Continue readingMarijuana Legalization Had Not Increase Crime Levels
Six months ago Colorado turned into the first state to legalize marijuana. On the last days of February the Colorado Department of Public Safety released statistics that showed that since January 1, crime rate in Colorado has decreased tremendously.
Continue readingGun Trainer Reminds Colorado Residents to Use Caution When Handling Firearms
The chief trainer at the Whistling Pines Gun Club in Colorado Springs, Colorado offers basic gun safety tips in hopes of preventing more accidental shootings.
Pot “Laws” in the Netherlands Come Up Short When Compared to Colorado’s Progressive New Marijuana Laws
Last year, Colorado voters passed legislation calling for the state to allow adult marijuana use and this year Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper, signed some very liberal provisions into law.
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The process of apprehending an offender, making him stand trial for his indiscretion and enforcing punitive measures for the crime
Continue readingColorado Crime Information Center
In Colorado, The State Bureau of Investigation (CBI) is in charge of assimilating crime related information from all law enforcement
Continue readingColorado Court System
The Colorado Court System is a definition of the structure of the judicial network of the state. The Governor and
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