7E1B476340C6DFB0872589F90072702D Hearing Summary CLICS/CLICS2023A/commsumm.nsf PUBLICBILL SUMMARY For PUBLIC COMMENTINTERIM COMMITTEE TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMSDate Jul 27, 2023 Location HCR 0112 Public Comment - Committee Discussion Only 02:51:04 PM Amanda Edwards, Director of Forensic Services, Office of Civil and Forensic Mental Health (OCFMH), responded to questions from the committee on the need to re-evaluate cases prior to restoring competency, the state of evaluaees during an evaluation, and the current authorization process to get a re-evaluation approved. 03:01:05 PM James Karbach, Colorado State Public Defender, responded to questions from the committee on the re-evaluation process for restoring competency. 03:18:45 PM Mr. Karbach testified about competency, forced treatment, and voluntary treatment systems. He responded to questions from the committee on the disconnect between the statutory timeline for treatment and the timeline that occurs in practice. 03:25:42 PM Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, testified regarding recommendations to address the competency crisis.