Resources

The Colorado Juvenile Defender Coalition serves as a clearinghouse of information for youth, families, media, policy makers, and the general public regarding juvenile defense and juvenile justice issues.

For Court Appointed Defense Counsel:

• Colorado State Public Defender
• Alternate Defense Counsel

Find a Lawyer Websites:

• Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
• Colorado Bar Association

Collateral Consequences of Juvenile Adjudications:

• Before You Plea

For Information on the Courts and Probation Offices:

• Colorado State Judicial Website

For Information on Filing a Child Protection Complaint in the Child Welfare or Juvenile Justice System:

• Office of the Child Protection Ombudsman

For Information on Residential Juvenile Centers:

• Contract Facilities, Colorado Department of Human Services

For Information on Detention & Commitment Centers:

• Colorado Division of Youth Corrections

For Information on the Juvenile Sex Offender Guidelines/Treatment:

• Colorado Sex Offender Management Board

For the Youthful Offender System:

• Colorado Department of Corrections-Youthful Offender System
• 2012 YOS Evaluation

For Information on Colorado Adult Prisons:

• Colorado Department Of Corrections

For Information on Crime Statistics and Colorado’s Criminal and Juvenile Justice System:

• Crime and Justice in Colorado 2008-2010