(I) If the members of a hearing panel disagree, a review of that case must be referred to the board for review and a decision made by a majority vote of the board members present. At least a quorum of the board, as defined in section 19-2.5-1201 (4), must be present to a make a decision pursuant to this subsection (3)(a)(I).
(II) The hearing panel does not have authority to grant parole to juveniles committed as violent juvenile offenders as described in section 19-2.5-1125 (3) or aggravated juvenile offenders as described in section 19-2.5-1125 (4). In such cases, the board shall conduct a hearing and make a decision by a majority vote of the board members present at the hearing. However, if expiration of the juvenile's commitment is imminent, as defined by the board, the hearing panel shall hold a hearing and make a recommendation to the board. The board shall review the case and a make a decision by a majority vote of the board members present.
Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059), ch. 136, p. 665, § 2, effective October 1.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 19-2-1002 as it existed prior to 2021.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 2.5 - The Colorado Juvenile Justice System
§ 19-2.5-1201. Juvenile Parole Board - Creation - Membership - Authority - Rules
§ 19-2.5-1202. Juvenile Parole - Organization
§ 19-2.5-1203. Juvenile Parole - Hearing Panels - Definition
§ 19-2.5-1204. Parole Officers - Powers - Duties