A bill to reduce Colorado’s mental competency waiting list passed out of the House Judiciary committee unanimously last week; it aims to divert eligible defendants with serious mental health and neurocognitive conditions to “wraparound, community-based services” instead of keeping them in custody. However, concerns linger regarding funding, required community resources and other “substantial issues” raised by district attorneys, even ones who support the bill…
Colorado DAs Worry About Bill Diverting Defendants to Mental Treatment
