Date: 02/01/2010
Final
JBC Briefing
COMMITTEE ON JOINT JUDICIARY
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03:02 PM -- Joint Budget Committee Briefing
Representative Pommer, Joint Budget Committee (JBC), began the briefing by discussing the Department of Corrections (DOC). He referred to the briefing document, entitled "Summary of FY 2010-11 Joint Budget Committee Budget Briefings" (Attachment A). In response to a question from Representative Court, Representative Pommer discussed the costs associated with not opening the expanded Colorado State Penitentiary facility (CSP II). The committee discussed the rates paid to private prisons by the state and programming provided to inmates in private prisons. Discussion ensued regarding the various provisions in contracts between the state and private prisons. Representative Pommer responded to further committee questions regarding the costs associated with CSP II.
03:17 PM
In response to a question from Senator Newell, Representative Pommer discussed the rates paid to community corrections facilities. Senator Hudak asked for information about cuts in recidivism reduction programs. The committee discussed various recidivism reduction measures.
03:28 PM
Representative Pommer moved on to discuss the Judicial Department and various factors driving the budget. Senator Newell asked about computer system changes in the Judicial Department. The committee had a lengthy discussion about two new court-related computer systems: a public access system and an e-filing system. Representative Levy asked questions about problem-solving courts.
03:39 PM
Representative Pommer directed the committee to the Department of Public Safety section of the briefing document. He focused on the costs associated with testing DNA evidence. He also talked about the possibility of cash funding the background checks required for the purchase of new firearms. The JBC chose not to approve the change to cash-funded background checks.