Competency Diversion Program Annual Legislative Reports
Summary
House Bill 24-1355, effective August 7, 2024, established the Competency Diversion Program (codified at §16-8.6-101 through §16-8.6-112, C.R.S.) to reduce reliance on inpatient competency restoration services by diverting eligible defendants into community-based, wraparound care.
Services are provided through Bridges of Colorado's Wraparound Care Program, which delivers individualized supports in partnership with judicial districts.
Statutory Goals:
- Reduce the competency waitlist and reliance on jail-based restoration.
- Provide individualized care plans addressing mental health, housing, transportation, employment, and other basic needs.
- Improve outcomes, reduce recidivism, and relieve judicial and correctional system barriers.
Statutory Reporting Requirement
House Bill 24-1355 requires the State Court Administrator's Office to collect data and provide annual reports to the Joint Budget Committee on program implementation, participant outcomes, and resource needs. The reports linked below fulfill the statutory obligation: