0 chapters · 536 sections in this title.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-8.5-101 Definitions
8.9K chars
As used in this article 8.5, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) "Behavioral health administration" or "BHA" means the behavioral health administration established in section 27-60-203. (2) "Civil proceeding" means: (a) A civil proceeding regarding certification for short-…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-8.5-102 Competency to proceed - how and when raised
3.6K chars
(1) While a defendant is incompetent to proceed, the defendant must not be tried or sentenced, nor shall the court consider or decide pretrial matters that are not susceptible of fair determination without the personal participation of the defendant. However, a determination that…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-8.5-103 Determination of competency to proceed
2.1K chars
(1) (a) Whenever the question of a defendant's competency to proceed is raised, by either party or on the court's own motion, the court may make a preliminary finding of competency or incompetency to proceed, which is a final determination unless a party to the case objects withi…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-8.5-104 Defendant's waiver of privilege
4.6K chars
(1) When a defendant raises the issue of competency to proceed, or when the court determines that the defendant is incompetent to proceed, any claim by the defendant to confidentiality or privilege is deemed waived in the case in which competency is raised and for records or info…