In just two months since its launch, the Denver County Court’s new competency support docket has heard more 200 cases and made more than 100 referrals.
The Denver County Court announced a new competency support docket with a goal to connect defendants with competency concerns to mental health support services and expedite legal proceedings.
HB24-1355 creates a diversion program focused on treatment rather than competency restoration for defendants with mental health issues in certain cases.
