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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.
Michael Rummel -
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.
Law Week -
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.
Law Week -
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.
Law Week -
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.
Clara Geoghegan -
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.
Clara Geoghegan -
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.
Matt Suoja -
Community

10 Years Later: NAMI Colorado Law Line

For almost a decade the National Alliance on Mental Illness Colorado’s Law Line has been helping those with mental health issues and their families combat legal issues.
Matt Suoja -
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