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As used in this article 76.6, unless the context otherwise requires:

  1. "Civil immigration detainer" means a written request issued by federal immigrationenforcement authorities pursuant to 8 CFR 287.7 to law enforcement officers to maintain custody of an individual beyond the time when the individual is eligible for release from custody, including any request for law enforcement agency action, warrant for arrest of alien, order to detain or release alien, or warrant of removal/deportation on any form promulgated by federal immigration enforcement authorities.

  2. "Eligible for release from custody" means that an individual may be released fromcustody because one of the following conditions has occurred:

  1. All criminal charges against the individual have been dropped or dismissed;

  2. The individual has been acquitted of all criminal charges filed against him or her;

  3. The individual has served all the time required for his or her sentence;

  4. The individual has posted a bond or has been released on his or her own recognizance;

  5. The individual has been referred to pretrial diversion services; or

  6. The individual is otherwise eligible for release under state or municipal law.

  1. "Law enforcement officer" means a peace officer employed by the Colorado statepatrol, a municipal police department, a town marshal's office, or a county sheriff's office.

  2. "Personal information" means any confidential identifying information about an individual, including but not limited to home or work contact information; family or emergency contact information; probation meeting date and time; community corrections locations; community corrections meeting date and time; or the meeting date and time for criminal courtordered classes, treatment, and appointments.

Source: L. 2019: Entire article added, (HB 19-1124), ch. 299, p. 2760, § 2, effective May 28.


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