Colorado legal term
Competency evaluation in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Competency evaluation” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Competency evaluation” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Competency evaluation" includes both court-ordered competency evaluations and second evaluations. (C.R.S. § 16-8.5-101)
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