Tag:Office of the Colorado State Public Defender
Legislature
Proposed Program to Reduce the Competency Waitlist Passes Unanimously in Committee
HB24-1355 creates a diversion program focused on treatment rather than competency restoration for defendants with mental health issues in certain cases.
Legislature
Defenders Union of Colorado Backs Public Defender Workload Study Bill
House Bill 24-1289 would instruct the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender to conduct a workload study and implement workload standards.
News
Colorado Public Defenders Form Union
The Defenders Union of Colorado hopes to improve burnout and case outcomes at the Office of the Colorado State Public Defender.