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UPDATE: Colorado Medical Marijuana and Probation – Analysis Of The New Law In 2016 – 18-1.3-204
By H. Michael Steinberg Colorado Probation Violation Lawyer – Attorney
UPDATE: Colorado Medical Marijuana and Probation – Analysis Of The New Law In 2016 – In 2016 the Colorado State Legislature returned to Colorado Judges greater discretion in deciding whether to permit those on probation to use Medical Marijuana.
The New Law Was Passed As House Bill as H.B. 16-1359 Use Of Medical Marijuana While On Probation.
When the first article I drafted on this subject was uploaded the law prohibited a Colorado Judge from requiring that a person on probation refrain from possessing or using medical marijuana unless the person was convicted of a crime related to medical marijuana
or,
based on an assessment, the court determines that a prohibition against such possession or use is necessary to accomplish the goals of sentencing.
The NEW LAW – 18-1.3-204 – removes any need for an assessment and gives the Court broad authority to decide whether to permit or not permit the use of medical marijuana.
Here is the law
HOUSE BILL 16-1359
BY REPRESENTATIVE(S) Salazar, Ginal, Kagan, Lebsock, Melton, Moreno, Ryden, Vigil; also SENATOR(S) Guzman, Heath, Merrifield.
CONCERNING THE USE OF MEDICAL MARIJUANA WHILE ON PROBATION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of Colorado:
SECTION 1. In Colorado Revised Statutes, 18-1.3-204, amend (2) (a) (VIII) as follows:
18-1.3-204. Conditions of probation – interstate compact probation transfer cash fund – creation. (2) (a) When granting probation, the court may, as a condition of probation, require that the defendant:
…
(VIII) Refrain from excessive use of alcohol or any unlawful use of controlled substances, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), or of any other dangerous or abusable drug without a prescription; except that the court shall not, as a condition of probation, prohibit the possession or use of medical marijuana, as authorized pursuant to section 14 of article XVIII of the state constitution, unless:
B) The court determines, based on ANY MATERIAL EVIDENCE, THAT a prohibition against the possession or use of medical marijuana is necessary and appropriate to accomplish the goals of sentencing as stated in SECTION 18-1-102.5;
Other Articles of Interest:
- Colorado Medical Marijuana and Probation – Analysis Of The New Law In 2015
- Colorado Criminal Law – Can You Use Medical Marijuana While On Probation in Colorado – Update – A New 2015 Law Says YES With Conditions
- Colorado Probation Violations Based On The Use Of Medical Marijuana
- What Are My Privacy Rights In Colorado Community Corrections – Half Way House?
- Colorado Probation Violations – Trying To Beat The Urinalyses (UA) – A Losing Proposition In Most Cases
