Colorado gave some prisoners earned time off their sentences. Then the state took it back.

By: Sara Wilson

Outlets: Colorado Newsline

Published: July 29, 2026

Words: 2,783

Last Updated: 5 days, 9 hours ago

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After he received a community corrections placement in Larimer County, Billy Hailey found work for eight months as a CrossFit instructor at local gyms, building up a clientele of two dozen people.

He began thinking about his life during his anticipated parole placement, set for June 2025. He had a job offer as a recovery coach to help other formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into the community. He regained his right to drive and signed a …

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