Colorado Code § 16-4-202

Appeal bond hearing - factors to be considered
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(1) The court shall
consider the following factors in deciding whether or not an appeal bond should be granted and
determining the type of bond and conditions of release required:
(a) The nature and circumstances of the offense before the court and the sentence
imposed for that offense;
(b) The defendant's length of residence in the community;
(c) The defendant's employment, family ties, character, reputation, and mental condition;
(d) The defendant's past criminal record and record of appearance at court proceedings;
(e) Any showing of intimidation or harassment of witnesses or potential witnesses, or
likelihood that the defendant will harm or threaten any person having a part in the trial resulting
in conviction;
(f) Any other criminal charges pending against the defendant and the potential sentences
should the defendant be convicted of those charges;
(g) The circumstances of, and sentences imposed in, any criminal case in which the
defendant has been convicted but execution stayed pending appeal;
(h) The likelihood that the defendant will commit additional criminal offenses during the
pendency of such defendant's appeal; and
(i) The defendant's likelihood of success on appeal.

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