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House passes bill allowing continued inpatient treatment and housing planning for defendants found incompetent
Summary
The House passed Senate Bill 41 to permit the Department of Human Services to continue inpatient mental-health restoration services for up to 90 days after criminal charges are dismissed for defendants found incompetent to proceed, and to allow contracts for permanent supportive housing or referral to wraparound programs. Sponsors said the bill
House approves care and housing measures for people found incompetent to proceed
The Colorado House on April 24 passed Senate Bill 41, which changes how the state provides custody, care and post-dismissal support for defendants found incompetent to proceed in criminal cases when competency cannot be restored.
Nut graf: why it matters
Supporters said the bill addresses a gap created when criminal charges are dismissed for defendants who remain unrestorable to competency: under current law, the Department of Human Services (DHS) must stop inpatient restoration services when charges are dismissed, which can leave people without care, housing or a plan for treatment. Sponsors argued the bill reduces recidivism and improves public safety and continuity of care.
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