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SB22-150 - Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives
Created the Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives: The act requires the department of public safety (department) to improve the investigation of missing and murdered indigenous relative cases and address injustice in the criminal justice system's response to the cases of missing and murdered indigenous relative cases.
SB23-054 - Missing And Murdered Indigenous Relatives Office
Office of the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives: directs the office to conduct case reviews and publish a report annually about any violent or exploitive crimes against an Indigenous person, fill a position with a representative of the Indigenous community on the sentencing reform task force, collaborate with Indigenous-led organizations and the Colorado district attorneys' council to provide training for victim advocates and designate an employee as a point of contact for families in need. This new bill also establishes a 24-hour phone line which would expand on availability — something bill supporters said could be improved on from the current system.
The Office the Liaison for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Relatives (OMMIR): Helps connect families with resources, Provides information to the families on how to report a missing or murdered loved one, Works to increase awareness regarding missing and murdered indigenous people, Develops and enhances partnerships with Tribal Law Enforcement and communities, Collaborates with state and local partners to develop training.