Colorado House gives initial OK on public records mediation
Coloradans disputing records denials have one option: Go to court. The new bill would encourage both parties to try to agree on a solution without litigation.
DENVER (AP) — The Colorado House has given initial approval to a bill offering mediation to resolve disputes involving denials of public record requests.
The bill by Centennial Republican Rep. Cole Wist and Denver Democratic Rep. Alec Garnett passed by voice vote Tuesday. It awaits another procedural vote before going to the Senate.
Coloradans disputing records denials have one option: Go to court. That prospect is costly and deters many from pursuing the information they seek.
The new bill would encourage both parties to try to agree on a solution without litigation. It leaves open the possibility of court action.
At least 26 states have mediation procedures to resolve public records disputes more quickly.
Colorado’s courts have set a $75 per-hour, per-party mediation cost in civil cases.

Should Golden Triangle’s Niles and Moser Cigar Company warehouse be demolished or saved?

Denver placed 597 people experiencing homelessness into housing in the past 100 days

Things to do in Denver this weekend, May 20-22

Things to do this summer in Denver now that the city is open

Denver’s streets are deadlier than ever. The city’s new plans for better buses may make them safer.

Luke Combs, the Rockies, Mammoth and snow will bring a traffic jam to Denver Saturday night

Developers propose a 25-story building across from the Mercury Cafe, at the El Paso-Los Angeles Limousine Express site

Developer sets sights on La Popular, Denver’s legendary tamale manufacturer

Film on the Rocks is bringing the film series back to the amphitheater after two years of drive-ins

Childcare is freakin’ expensive. Where’s the money going?


Dolores Alfaro’s backyard in Elyria-Swansea is a farmers’ market delight!

Denver’s new area code 983 will roll out in June

Group of 12 George Floyd protesters file civil rights lawsuit against Denver Police Department

As they move inside, Max and Kevin hope they won’t fully leave Denver’s streets behind

DPS’s minimum wage workers call for wage hike to meet cost of living

Denver’s camping ban was supposed to push the unhoused into housing

City Council passes gun ban in Denver parks and city buildings — even for concealed carry permit holders

Denver School of the Arts theatre students are headed to Edinburgh Festival Fringe to perform an original musical based on their experiences with COVID, BLM, gun violence and more
