What we do
Protecting the full constitutional rights of Coloradans goes beyond the courtroom. It includes legislative battles at the statehouse to support defendants’ rights. It involves media campaigns to dismantle Colorado’s prison industry and reform sentencing laws. It delves into the classroom to educate the public and future defenders. It means monitoring research to ensure that policy matches knowledge. Since its formation in 2009, the Colorado Criminal Defense Institute (CCDI) has worked zealously in these and other arenas to promote unfettered access to constitutional rights and ensure fair and equal treatment under the law.
Mission Statement: Colorado Criminal Defense Institute
To improve the practice of criminal defense and to advocate for criminal justice reform through political and policy efforts that advance the constitutional protections and civil liberties of people impacted by the criminal justice system.
