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Current as of January 01, 2022 | Updated by FindLaw Staff
(1) After considering the factors set forth in section 16-4-202, the court may enter one of the following orders:
(a) Deny the defendant appeal bond; or
(b) Repealed by Laws 1982, H.B.1162, § 2, eff. March 17, 1982.
(c) Grant the defendant appeal bond.
(2) If the court determines that an appeal bond should be granted, the court shall set the amount of bail and order either:
(a) An appeal bond in the amount of the bail to be executed and secured by depositing cash or property as provided by statute or by an approved surety or sureties; or
(b) An appeal bond in the amount of the bail to be executed on the personal recognizance of the defendant.
(2.5) If the court determines that an appeal bond should be granted, the court shall provide as an explicit condition of the appeal bond that the defendant not harass, molest, intimidate, retaliate against, or tamper with the victim of or any prosecution witnesses to the crime, unless the court makes written findings that such condition is not necessary.
(3) In addition to the above, the court may:
(a) Place the defendant in the custody of the probation department or a designated person who agrees to supervise him;
(b) Place restrictions on the travel, activities, associations, or place of abode of the defendant during the pendency of the appeal;
(c) Impose any other condition deemed necessary to assure defendant's appearance as required.
(4) Upon written motion of the state or the defendant, the sentencing court may increase or reduce the amount of appeal bond, alter the security for or conditions of the appeal bond, or revoke the appeal bond. Notice of hearing on the motion shall be given in the manner provided in section 16-4-107.
(5) If the defendant has been charged with committing another felony, level 1 drug misdemeanor, or class 1 misdemeanor while he or she is at liberty on an appeal bond, and probable cause has been found with respect to such other felony, level 1 drug misdemeanor, or class 1 misdemeanor or the defendant has waived his or her right to a probable cause determination as to the felony, level 1 drug misdemeanor, or class 1 misdemeanor, the court shall revoke his or her appeal bond on motion of the attorney general or district attorney.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 16. Criminal Proceedings § 16-4-203. Appeal bond hearing--order - last updated January 01, 2022 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-16-criminal-proceedings/co-rev-st-sect-16-4-203/
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