Colorado SB18-249: Redirection Criminal Justice Behavioral Health

The legislation was sent to the governor on May 16, 2018. The provisions of Colorado Senate Bill (SB)18-249 create up to four pilot programs in judicial districts in the state that divert individuals with low-level criminal behavior and a mental health condition to community resources and treatment, rather than continued criminal justice involvement (program). The programs must be developed in accordance with the principles and proposed model recommended by the Colorado commission on criminal and juvenile justice, adopted on January 12, 2018.The state court administrator and the Colorado district attorneys' council shall collaborate to identify potential . . .