Not just Colorado, many, but not all, state are the same. Probation/parole is not supposed to be easy. They haven't served their time, just given a chance to be on the outside early BUT walk the straight and narrow. Many won't do it; NOT can't do it.
A: nobody ever said murders had to be stupid. (some of the nicest and cleverest people you ever want to meet are I/Ms, until you say no)
B: nine bucks an hour is a lot better than zero bucks and hour and looking at the bottom side of daisies.
C: 25 years as a guard has left me jaded. I'll save my sympathy for the real victims.