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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.”
Michael Rummel -
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.
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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.
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 -
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