§ 31-15-711.5 — Municipal jails - sanitary standards

Colorado § 31-15-711.5

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 31: Government
• Art.: Exercise of Municipal Powers

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Any municipality that
chooses to establish and operate a jail, as authorized in section 31-15-401 (1)(j), that
begins operations on or after August 30, 1999, may establish sanitary standards for
such jail relating to space requirements, furnishing requirements, required special
use areas or special management housing, and environmental condition
requirements, including but not limited to standards pertaining to light, ventilation,
temperature, and noise level. If a municipality does not adopt standards pursuant to
this section, the jail operated by or under contract with the municipality shall be
subject to the standards adopted by the department of public health and
environment pursuant to section 25-1.5-101 (1)(i), C.R.S. In establishing such
standards, the municipality is strongly encouraged to consult with national
associations that specialize in policies relating to correctional institutions.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2000: Entire section added, p. 803, � 3, effective May 24. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 715, � 57, effective July 1.