As used in this article 27:
(1) "Administrative review process" means a sequence of actions that includes written notification to an offender of the decision to reject and terminate program placement, a brief explanation of the reason for the termination, instructions for the offender to request review of the action of the community corrections board or community corrections program, and a method for the community corrections board or community corrections program to informally review the rejection and termination.
(2) "Community corrections board" means the governing body of any unit of local government, any combinations of such governing bodies for the purpose of this article, or any separate board created by any governing body or bodies pursuant to this article.
(2.5) "Community corrections facility" means a facility used by a community corrections program.
(3) "Community corrections program" means a community-based or community- oriented program that provides supervision of offenders pursuant to this article. Such program shall be operated by a unit of local government, the department, or any private individual, partnership, corporation, or association. Such program may provide residential or nonresidential services for offenders, monitoring of the activities of offenders, oversight of victim restitution and community service by offenders, programs and services to aid offenders in obtaining and holding regular employment, programs and services to aid offenders in enrolling in and maintaining academic courses, programs and services to aid offenders in participating in vocational training programs, programs and services to aid offenders in utilizing the resources of the community, meeting the personal and family needs of such offenders, programs and services to aid offenders in obtaining appropriate treatment for such offenders, programs and services to aid offenders in participating in whatever specialized programs exist within the community, day reporting programs, and such other services and programs as may be appropriate to aid in offender rehabilitation and public safety.
(3.5) "Community parole officer" means an officer who is an employee of the department and is a peace officer, as described in sections 16-2.5-101 and 16-2.5-136, C.R.S., with the powers and duties described in section 17-27-105.5.
(4) "Governing body" means the board or council of elected or appointed officials which is responsible for governing any unit of local government, such as a city council or a board of county commissioners.
(5) "Nongovernmental agency" means any private individual, partnership, corporation, or association.
(6) "Offender" means any person accused of or convicted of a felony or misdemeanor as defined by the laws of the state of Colorado.
(7) "Referring agency" means the agency which maintains legal jurisdiction over any offender referred to or placed in a community corrections program such as the sentencing court, the department of corrections, or the state board of parole.
(8) "Unit of local government" means any county, city and county, city, town, or service authority which may be established pursuant to section 17 of article XIV of the state constitution.
Source: L. 93: Entire article R&RE, p. 708, § 1, effective July 1. L. 96: (3) amended, p. 122, § 2, effective July 1. L. 2000: (3.5) added, p. 228, § 1, effective March 29. L. 2003: (3.5) amended, p. 1625, § 50, effective August 6. L. 2008: (3.5) amended, p. 658, § 10, effective April 25. L. 2013: (3.5) amended, (HB 13-1300), ch. 316, p. 1676, § 38, effective August 7. L. 2017: IP amended and (2.5) added, (HB 17-1330), ch. 374, p. 1937, § 2, effective August 9.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 17-27-102 as it existed prior to 1993.
Notes of Decisions
Cited in
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2 in the last 5 years), 1980–2026 · leading case:
Romero v. People, 179 P.3d 984 (Colo. 2007).
Romero v. People, 179 P.3d 984 (Colo. 2007).
· cites it 3× “§ 17-27-102(1), C.R.S. (2007). If the community corrections board or the program fails to provide the review, the sentencing court is authorized to do so.”
Wilson v. People, 747 P.2d 638 (Colo. 1987).
· cites it 10× “(1986), as: *640 a community-based or community-oriented facility or program: Which is operated either by a unit of local government, the department [of corrections], a private nonprofit agency or organization, or any corporation, association, or labor organization; which may…”
People v. Wilhite, 817 P.2d 1017 (Colo. 1991).
· cites it 4× “§ 17-27-102(1), 8A C.R.S. (1986). Community correctional facilities or programs use a variety of different approaches, including halfway houses and work release, in addressing the educational, vocational, and treatment needs of offenders placed in the facility or program by the…”
Benz v. People, 5 P.3d 311 (Colo. 2000).
· cites it 5× “) The "administrative review process" is defined in section 17-27-102(1) as: [A] sequence of actions that includes written notification to an offender of the decision to reject and terminate program placement, a brief explanation of the reason for the termination, instructions…”
People v. Romero, 197 P.3d 302 (Colo. Ct. App. 2008).
· cites it 3× “§ 17-27-102(3.5), C.R.S.2008. They are authorized to, among other things, supervise offenders; investigate, detect, and prevent crime involving offenders; issue warrants for the arrest of offenders; and arrest offenders.”
People v. Benz, 983 P.2d 117 (Colo. Ct. App. 1999).
· cites it 12× “Section 17-27-102(1), C.R.S.1998. Another statute, § 17-27-104, C.”
In re Miranda, 289 P.3d 957 (Colo. 2012).
· cites it 2× “When Miranda filed the petition, he resided in community corrections, rather than the Department of Corrections itself. A community corrections program is "a community-based or community-oriented program that provides supervision of offenders" in conjunction with programs and…”
People v. Hoecher, 822 P.2d 8 (Colo. 1991).
· cites it 2× “§ 17-27-102(1), 8A C.R.S. (1986). The purpose of sentencing a defendant to a community correctional facility or program is "`to limit confinement to the extent necessary to assure reasonable supervision while permitting a gradual reintegration of the offender into the society to…”
People v. Nix, 610 P.2d 1088 (Colo. Ct. App. 1980).
· cites it 2× “In May 1978, the court had no authority to change the place of confinement to community corrections, see § 17-27-102(4) and 17-27-105(l)(a), C.R.S.”
McKinney v. Kautzky, 801 P.2d 508 (Colo. 1990).
“§ 17-27-102(4). At what point he becomes eligible depends on whether he was convicted of a crime enumerated in section 16 — 11— 309.”
Ryan Wallace Bonde v. The People of the State of Colorado, 2025 CO 24 (Colo. 2025).
· cites it 3× “§ 17-27-102 (3) , C.R.S. ( 2024 ) . They are also subjected to less stringent drug and alcohol testing requirements and are required to undergo fewer rehabilitation programming hours (some of which can occur over the phone) .”
City & Cnty. of Denver v. Indus. Claim Appeals Off., 98 P.3d 969 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004).
· cites it 5× “Section 17-27-102(3), C.R.S.2003, defines the term "Community correction program" as "a community-based or community-oriented program that provides supervision of offenders.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-27-102(1) — 10 cases
Romero v. People, 179 P.3d 984 (Colo. 2007).
“§ 17-27-102(1), C.R.S. (2007). If the community corrections board or the program fails to provide the review, the sentencing court is authorized to do so.”
People v. Wilhite, 817 P.2d 1017 (Colo. 1991).
“§ 17-27-102(1), 8A C.R.S. (1986). Community correctional facilities or programs use a variety of different approaches, including halfway houses and work release, in addressing the educational, vocational, and treatment needs of offenders placed in the facility or program by the…”
Wilson v. People, 747 P.2d 638 (Colo. 1987).
“(1986), as: *640 a community-based or community-oriented facility or program: Which is operated either by a unit of local government, the department [of corrections], a private nonprofit agency or organization, or any corporation, association, or labor organization; which may…”
Benz v. People, 5 P.3d 311 (Colo. 2000).
“) The "administrative review process" is defined in section 17-27-102(1) as: [A] sequence of actions that includes written notification to an offender of the decision to reject and terminate program placement, a brief explanation of the reason for the termination, instructions…”
People v. Hoecher, 822 P.2d 8 (Colo. 1991).
“§ 17-27-102(1), 8A C.R.S. (1986). The purpose of sentencing a defendant to a community correctional facility or program is "`to limit confinement to the extent necessary to assure reasonable supervision while permitting a gradual reintegration of the offender into the society to…”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-27-102(2) — 1 case
Wilson v. People, 747 P.2d 638 (Colo. 1987).
“(1986), as: *640 a community-based or community-oriented facility or program: Which is operated either by a unit of local government, the department [of corrections], a private nonprofit agency or organization, or any corporation, association, or labor organization; which may…”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-27-102(3) — 6 cases
People v. Romero, 197 P.3d 302 (Colo. Ct. App. 2008).
“§ 17-27-102(3.5), C.R.S.2008. They are authorized to, among other things, supervise offenders; investigate, detect, and prevent crime involving offenders; issue warrants for the arrest of offenders; and arrest offenders.”
In re Miranda, 289 P.3d 957 (Colo. 2012).
“When Miranda filed the petition, he resided in community corrections, rather than the Department of Corrections itself. A community corrections program is "a community-based or community-oriented program that provides supervision of offenders" in conjunction with programs and…”
City & Cnty. of Denver v. Indus. Claim Appeals Off., 98 P.3d 969 (Colo. Ct. App. 2004).
“Section 17-27-102(3), C.R.S.2003, defines the term "Community correction program" as "a community-based or community-oriented program that provides supervision of offenders.”
People v. Benz, 983 P.2d 117 (Colo. Ct. App. 1999).
“Section 17-27-102(1), C.R.S.1998. Another statute, § 17-27-104, C.”
Ryan Wallace Bonde v. The People of the State of Colorado, 2025 CO 24 (Colo. 2025).
“§ 17-27-102 (3) , C.R.S. ( 2024 ) . They are also subjected to less stringent drug and alcohol testing requirements and are required to undergo fewer rehabilitation programming hours (some of which can occur over the phone) .”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-27-102(4) — 5 cases
Wilson v. People, 747 P.2d 638 (Colo. 1987).
“(1986), as: *640 a community-based or community-oriented facility or program: Which is operated either by a unit of local government, the department [of corrections], a private nonprofit agency or organization, or any corporation, association, or labor organization; which may…”
People v. Nix, 610 P.2d 1088 (Colo. Ct. App. 1980).
“In May 1978, the court had no authority to change the place of confinement to community corrections, see § 17-27-102(4) and 17-27-105(l)(a), C.R.S.”
McKinney v. Kautzky, 801 P.2d 508 (Colo. 1990).
“§ 17-27-102(4). At what point he becomes eligible depends on whether he was convicted of a crime enumerated in section 16 — 11— 309.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-27-102(7) — 3 cases
Romero v. People, 179 P.3d 984 (Colo. 2007).
“§ 17-27-102(1), C.R.S. (2007). If the community corrections board or the program fails to provide the review, the sentencing court is authorized to do so.”
People v. Benz, 983 P.2d 117 (Colo. Ct. App. 1999).
“Section 17-27-102(1), C.R.S.1998. Another statute, § 17-27-104, C.”
— Colo. Rev. Stat. § 17-27-102(8) — 1 case
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