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Johnson v. State
Dissent would have held that order restricting petitioner’s future filings in forma pauperis violated constitutional right to access the courts
State v. Mascareno-Haidle
Ruled that, for pretrial detention, even if state shows dangerousness of the defendant, it is required to also prove that no conditions of release would reasonably protect the safety of the community
Salt Lake City Corp. v. Utah Inland Port Authority
Ruled statute’s inland port zoning provisions treating certain municipalities disparately had a legitimate legislative purpose
State ex rel. Kaul v. Prehn
Ruled agency board member’s expired term did not create vacancy justifying governor’s provisional appointment, and requiring for-cause only removal of member did not violate separation of powers principles
Colorado Supreme Court Rejects Challenge to ‘Felony-Murder’ Rule
The court disagreed that life in prison for a murder committed by an accomplice is an unconstitutionally cruel sentence.
Education Freedom PAC v. Reid
Ruled ballot initiative directing legislature to create and fund education freedom accounts did not comply with constitutional requirement regarding unfunded mandates
Cegavske v. Hollowood
Ruled statute providing withdrawal process for initiative petitions was a constitutional exercise of legislative power to facilitate people’s initiative power
Fine v. Ward (In re Titles)
Ruled proposed ballot initiatives for selling wine at grocery stores and home delivery of alcohol by third parties were insufficiently related in violation of constitution’s single subject rule
State v. Sagapolutele-Silva
Held that a court must evaluate the totality of the circumstances to determine whether a suspect is in custody such that Miranda warnings are required before a police officer may interrogate them
State ex rel. Demora v. LaRose
Mandated, despite new compressed electoral calendar, that Secretary of State and county boards of elections accept original declarations of candidacy and petitions if candidates otherwise qualify
