Colorado Criminal Defense Institute

“The organization is considering closure.”

“Name: colorado criminal defense bar address: 130 w 5th ave denver, co 80204 cash contribution: 59,900”

“The colorado criminal defense institute is a nonprofit organization operating in conjunction with the colorado criminal defense bar for the purpose of promoting justice and best practices in all matters relating to the colorado criminal justice system. The organization concentrates on the education of criminal justice practitioners and the development of policy that is based on evidence and research while respecting the constitutional rights and dignity of all persons. . A. To protect and ensure by rule of law those individual rights guaranteed by the colorado and federal constitutions. . B. To provide and promote scholarship and professional competency in the area of legal representation and investigation in the area of criminal and juvenile defense through publications, education, research, and mutual assistance. . C. To develop and support policies and practices that ensure a fair, just and effective criminal justice and juvenile justice systems. . D. To engage in all activities on a local, state and national level that will advance the purposes for which this organization is formed in order to promote justice and the common good of the citizens of the united states as a charitable purpose within the limits imposed by law under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code, or corresponding section of any future federal tax code.”

“Pro bono record sealing clinic & eliminating juvenile court fees and costs - sealing criminal records for individuals in order to assist them in obtaining better employment, housing and financial opportunities. . - eliminating juvenile court fees and costs working with stakeholders, families and courts to eliminate the ability of state courts to impose fees and costs in juvenile cases in colorado. Further,the outstanding court debt that currently exists was rendered unenforceable and uncollectable by the state or private collections agents.”