A bill for an ordinance creating a new article VIII of Chapter 14 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide increased protection of victim’s rights in municipal courts within the City and County of Denver and to align the Code with the requirements of HB 23-1222 for municipalities that prosecute criminal acts of domestic violence. Creates a new article VIII of Chapter 14 of the Denver Revised Municipal Code to provide increased protection of victim’s rights in municipal courts within the City and County of Denver and to align the Code with the requirements of HB 23-1222 for municipalities that prosecute criminal acts of domestic violence, citywide. The Committee approved filing this item at its meeting on 11-1-2023.

23-1620 · Bill · Passed

Timeline

• Nov 1, 2023: approved for filing (Safety, Housing, Education & Homelessness Committee)
• Nov 13, 2023: ordered published (City Council)
• Nov 20, 2023: placed upon final consideration and do pass (City Council)
• Nov 20, 2023: signed (Council President)
• Nov 22, 2023: signed (Mayor)