When a juvenile is arrested in Colorado, the child may be released to a parent or responsible adult, referred for detention screening, or held for a prompt detention hearing. If the child remains in custody, the hearing generally must occur within 48 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. The district attorney then decides whether to file a delinquency petition, offer diversion, or decline to prosecute formally. Decisions made during
A commonly held misconception is that marijuana is completely legal in Colorado, and that all activities concerning marijuana are therefore also legal. Also, whatever legal status marijuana may have in this state does not negate the fact that marijuana remains a Schedule I drug as classified by the DEA.
Today, news broke that federal law enforcement agents are involved in numerous enforcement actions in Colorado. While little information beyond
