Tag:mental health
Legislature
Use of the Term ‘Excited Delirium’ Now Prohibited in Colorado
On April 4, Colorado became the second state in the country to ban the official use of the term “excited delirium.”
Legislature
Proposed Program to Reduce the Competency Waitlist Passes Unanimously in Committee
HB24-1355 creates a diversion program focused on treatment rather than competency restoration for defendants with mental health issues in certain cases.
Courts
Court Opinions: US Supreme Court Opinions for Feb. 21
The U.S. Supreme Court released two opinions including a case involving Pennsylvania business Raiders Retreat Realty.
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Courts
Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for Dec. 7
The Colorado Court of Appeals released four opinions on Dec. 7, including a ruling finding the City of Aurora violated the Open Meetings Law.
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Briefs
Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General vs. Meta
A coalition of attorneys general filed lawsuits against Meta asserting it harms youth’s mental health through its social media platforms.
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Features
A Look at Secondary Trauma and Criminal Law
Secondary trauma has been seen in lawyers, judges, jurors and legal professionals and there are resources available to help.
Legislature
Court-Mental Health Liaison Program Expanded by Colorado Legislature
A program to bridge the criminal justice system with behavioral health in Colorado has been expanded by the legislature.
Features
Family Law Attorneys: Dealing with the Stress of the Job
Law Week caught up with family law attorneys in Colorado to find out how they manage stress and difficult cases.