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Series
Research publication volume no. 750
Publisher
Colorado Legislative Council
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
The Division of Criminal Justice (DCJ) within the Department of Public Safety, and Legislative CouncilStaff are both charged with forecasting the state's prison population. These forecasts are designed to assist lawmakers in configuring prison bed space, capacity, and costs. The DCJ prepares two forecasts, one in the winter, and one in the summer that adjusts the previous winter forecast. Legislative Council Staff prepares a forecast each December...