C.R.S. Section 17-22.5-307
Consecutive or concurrent sentences

  • clarification of mittimus

(1)

If the department receives custody of a defendant who is sentenced to serve two or more terms of incarceration in the custody of the department, and any mittimus concerning the defendant’s sentence or sentences does not clearly indicate whether the defendant’s sentences are to be served consecutively or concurrently, then the department shall seek clarification in writing from the court regarding the defendant’s sentence or sentences. The department shall seek such clarification not more than two business days after the department’s receipt of the mittimus.

(2)

A court that receives a written request from the department pursuant to subsection (1) of this section shall respond to the department and clarify the mittimus in question in order to accurately reflect the sentence previously entered in open court. The court shall provide such clarification in writing not more than two business days after receiving the request. The court shall provide a copy of the court’s response to the counsel of record for the prosecution and the defense.

(3)

Until the department obtains clarification of the mittimus from the court, the department shall not make any determination of the defendant’s parole eligibility date or mandatory release date.

Source: Section 17-22.5-307 — Consecutive or concurrent sentences - clarification of mittimus, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-17.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

17‑22.5‑101
One continuous sentence 17‑22.5‑102
Custody of department 17‑22.5‑102.5
Purpose of parole 17‑22.5‑103
Computation of time 17‑22.5‑104
Parole - regulations 17‑22.5‑105
Applicability of part 17‑22.5‑107
Administrative release and revocation guidelines - creation 17‑22.5‑108
Appropriation of savings from earned time awarded for completing an accredited higher education program - budget request requirement 17‑22.5‑201
Good time credit allowable 17‑22.5‑202
Ticket to leave - discharge - clothes, money, transportation - reentry services 17‑22.5‑203
Time of parole not considered when inmate is reincarcerated 17‑22.5‑301
Good time 17‑22.5‑302
Earned time 17‑22.5‑303
Parole 17‑22.5‑303.3
Violent offenders - parole 17‑22.5‑304
Part affects only certain inmates 17‑22.5‑305
Eligibility for other statutory provisions 17‑22.5‑306
Transfer of functions 17‑22.5‑307
Consecutive or concurrent sentences - clarification of mittimus 17‑22.5‑401
Legislative declaration 17‑22.5‑402
Discharge from custody 17‑22.5‑403
Parole eligibility 17‑22.5‑403.5
Special needs parole 17‑22.5‑403.7
Parole eligibility - youthful offender - juvenile offender convicted as adult - definition 17‑22.5‑404
Parole guidelines - definition 17‑22.5‑404.5
Presumption of parole - drug offenders 17‑22.5‑404.7
Presumption of parole - nonviolent offenders with ICE detainers 17‑22.5‑405
Earned time - earned release time - achievement earned time - definition 17‑22.5‑406
Applicability of part
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 17-22.5-307’s source at colorado​.gov