Download an audio clip Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield, as he argues against a bill that he says amounts to a "get out of jail free card" for criminal defendants.
Democrats pass “get out of jail free card” over GOP opposition
The Senate today approved a bill that critics charge amounts to a “get out of jail free card” for criminals. Proponents argued that it levels the playing field between defendants and prosecutors.
“(This bill) ties the hands of the prosecution to consider current facts, new information, and to bring charges again,” said Sen. Shawn Mitchell, R-Broomfield. “That’s a decision that the people, through their elected prosecutors, should make.”
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Senator Mitchell represents Senate District 23, including Broomfield, Westminster, and Southwest Weld County.