In any trial or hearing in which the defendant's mental condition is an issue, a witness not specially trained in psychiatry or psychology may testify as to the witness's observation of the defendant's actions and conduct, and as to conversations that the witness has had with the defendant bearing upon the defendant's mental condition, and the witness must be permitted to give opinions or conclusions concerning the defendant's mental condition.
Source: L. 72: R&RE, p. 229, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 39-8-109. L. 2025: Entire section amended, (HB 25-1058), ch. 15, p. 50, � 15, effective August 6.
16-8-110. Mental incompetency to proceed - effect - how and when raised. (Repealed)
Source: L. 72: R&RE, p. 229, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 39-8-110. L. 76: (2)(c) amended, p. 530, � 1, effective April 9. L. 83: (1) amended, p. 675, � 6, effective July 1. L. 87: (2)(c) amended, p. 1170, � 7, effective March 13. L. 95: (1) amended, p. 76, � 10, effective July 1. L. 2001: (3) added, p. 407, � 3, effective April 19. L. 2008: Entire section repealed, p. 1855, � 8, effective July 1.
Editor's note: In 2008, this section was relocated to � 16-8.5-102.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2008 act repealing this section, see section 1 of chapter 389, Session Laws of Colorado 2008.