Prosecutors have enormous discretion and therefore power within the criminal legal system.
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Prosecutor misconduct is real, and the costs are significant.
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DA Accountability and Transparency Legislation
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Legislation, a bill, will be introduced during the Colorado 2021 session.
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The bill sponsors are Representatives Kennedy and Tipper, and Senator Gonzales.
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The Bill:
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informs judges and prosecutors regarding discovery obligations,
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what consequences result if required disclosure of those obligations is concealed,
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implements enhanced accountability measures at a state level,
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ensures transparency with the production of policies and data regarding charging and sentencing decisions.
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Have you been impacted?
Tell Your Story.
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This groundbreaking legislation is supported by:
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Organizations
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Law Professors & Experts
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Center on Wrongful Convictions, Northwestern University
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John Gleason
Former Attorney Regulation Counsel for Colorado Supreme Court
Innocence Project, Cardozo Law
Community Members &
Wrongfully Accused
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Apryl Alexander
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Tammy Brady, Attorney for David Bueno
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Jane Fisher-Bryialsen, Attorney for Korey Wise
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James Castle, Attorney for Alejandro Perez
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Iris Eytan and Dru Nielsen, Attorneys for Micah Kimball
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Michael Stolp-Smith
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Dane Torbenson, Law Offices of Randy B. Corporon, PC
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Dave Wymore and Maria Liu, Attorneys for Tim Masters
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Elie Zwiebel, Elie Zwiebel Law