SB26-149 makes significant changes to Colorado law governing individuals with mental health disorders who intersect with the criminal and civil court systems. Join the two principal authors of the legislation, Brad Turner and James Karbach, for a guided tour through this far-reaching legislation as they discuss its framework, the considerations behind its development, and what the new law means in practice. Presenting jointly throughout the afternoon, Brad and James will offer their different perspectives on the legislation and the interconnected issues it addresses.

Attendees will:
• Explore the major provisions of SB26-149, including changes to competency proceedings, restorability, civil proceedings, protective placements, and legal disability.
• Examine the new pathway for defendants who are incompetent to proceed, unrestorable, and dangerous, including initiation, trial, reporting, supervision, and termination.

Understand additional changes affecting mental health disorders and treatment, guardians and Bridges liaisons, short-term certifications, and outpatient treatment.