Unrepresented and Unseen: A Closer Look at the Harmful Impacts of Municipal Courts on Youth, Families

From the executive summary:

“The repercussions of involvement in municipal court are severe and often can affect youth long into adulthood through punitive measures like probation, fines and fees, detention, and criminal records. To address these issues, this report calls on municipal courts, policymakers, police departments, school districts, and advocates to take action. It emphasizes the necessity for reforms that prioritize the needs of youth and their families to reduce the number of young people entangled in Colorado’s municipal court system and to protect their rights.”