CHAPTER 94

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GOVERNMENT - STATE

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HOUSE BILL 03-1109 [Digest]

BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Marshall, Borodkin, Frangas, Jahn, Paccione, and Williams S.;

also SENATOR(S) Dyer.

AN ACT

Concerning the creation of a definition for a juvenile "status offender" for purposes of compliance with federal law.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:

  SECTION 1.  Part 5 of article 33.5 of title 24, Colorado Revised Statutes, is amended BY THE ADDITION OF A NEW SECTION to read:

  24-33.5-507.5.  Definition of "status offender" to comply with federal law. For purposes of compliance with federal law, "status offender" shall have the same meaning as defined in federal law in 28 C.F.R. sec. 31.304, as amended. This definition is solely for the purpose of complying with federal statutory, regulatory, and program requirements.

  SECTION 2.  Safety clause. The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that this act is necessary for the immediate preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.

Approved: April 1, 2003

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