Bond Hearing Officer Process Modification for Weekend Bonds
Summary
Colorado Governor signed SB26-037 into law on April 2, 2026, modifying the bond hearing officer process to allow local elected judicial officers to set weekend bonds. The bill passed both chambers unanimously (Senate 33-0, House 59-0) after committee review and amendment. This change affects criminal court operations and bond-setting procedures statewide in Colorado.
What changed
Colorado enacted SB26-037, which modifies the bond hearing officer process by authorizing local elected judicial officers to set bonds during weekends. The bill underwent two amendments (L.001 and L.002) during Senate consideration before passing unanimously. This procedural change affects how criminal defendants access bond hearings outside regular court hours.
Colorado courts and relevant law enforcement agencies should prepare to accommodate bond hearings conducted by local elected judicial officers on weekends. Implementation is immediate following the April 2, 2026 signing. Courts should update internal procedures to coordinate weekend bond-setting responsibilities with applicable local judicial officers.
What to do next
- Update court scheduling procedures to accommodate weekend bond hearings by local elected judicial officers
- Coordinate with local law enforcement on weekend bond hearing protocols
- Communicate new bond-setting authority to relevant court personnel
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ChangeBridge / Colorado / SB037 Signed by Governor SB037 Senate Bill Signed by Governor 2026-04-02
Modification of Bond Hearing Officer Process
Concerning allowing local elected judicial officers to set weekend bonds.
Bill Details
State Colorado
Session 2026 Regular Session
Chamber Senate
Official Source leg.colorado.gov/bills/SB26-037
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Sponsors
Janice Rich (Sen - R) Dylan Roberts (Sen - D) Cecelia Espenoza (Rep - D) Matt Soper (Rep - R) Jeff Bridges (Sen - D) Scott Bright (Sen - R) Marc Catlin (Sen - R) James Coleman (Sen - D) Lisa Cutter (Sen - D) Tony Exum (Sen - D) Lisa Frizell (Sen - R) Julie Gonzales (Sen - D) Nick Hinrichsen (Sen - D) Iman Jodeh (Sen - D) Cathy Kipp (Sen - D) Barbara Kirkmeyer (Sen - R) William Lindstedt (Sen - D) Kyle Mullica (Sen - D) Marc Snyder (Sen - D) Katie Wallace (Sen - D) Michael Weissman (Sen - D) Jennifer Bacon (Rep - D) Monica Duran (Rep - D) Sheila Lieder (Rep - D) Julie McCluskie (Rep - D)
Action History
2026-04-02 Governor Signed 2026-03-27 Sent to the Governor 2026-03-26 H Signed by the Speaker of the House 2026-03-26 S Signed by the President of the Senate 2026-03-17 H House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-16 H House Second Reading Special Order - Passed - No Amendments 2026-03-11 H House Committee on Judiciary Refer Unamended to House Committee of the Whole 2026-02-26 H Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary 2026-02-26 S Senate Third Reading Passed - No Amendments 2026-02-25 S Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor 2026-02-23 S Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/25/2026 - No Amendments 2026-02-18 S Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/23/2026 - No Amendments 2026-02-17 S Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 02/18/2026 - No Amendments 2026-02-11 S Senate Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole 2026-01-26 S Introduced In Senate - Assigned to Judiciary
Votes
2026-02-11 Senate Judiciary: Refer Senate Bill 26-037, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 7 Nay: 0 2026-02-11 Senate Judiciary: Adopt amendment L.001 (Attachment G) Yea: 7 Nay: 0 2026-02-26 Senate: Third Reading Bill Yea: 33 Nay: 0 2026-03-11 House Judiciary: Refer Senate Bill 26-037 to the Committee of the Whole. Yea: 10 Nay: 0 2026-03-17 House: Third Reading Bill Yea: 59 Nay: 0
Committee Referrals
2026-01-26 S Judiciary 2026-02-11 S Committee of the Whole 2026-02-26 H Judiciary
Amendments
2026-02-11 Senate Judiciary Amendment L.001 Adopted 2026-02-25 Second Reading Amendment L.002 Adopted
Bill Text Versions
1969-12-31 Introduced 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Engrossed 1969-12-31 Amended 1969-12-31 Amended 1969-12-31 Enrolled 1969-12-31 Chaptered
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