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Success of Larimer County’s pioneering “competency court” sees program replicated across Front Range

Goal is to offer central place where defendants are supported by team mental health professionals

Attorney Matt Landers speaks to Judge Susan Blanco at the Fort Collins courthouse during a day in 8th judicial competency court on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
Attorney Matt Landers speaks to Judge Susan Blanco at the Fort Collins courthouse during a day in 8th judicial competency court on Thursday, Dec. 15, 2022. (Photo by AAron Ontiveroz/The Denver Post)
DENVER, CO - DECEMBER 4:  Shelly Bradbury - Staff portraits at the Denver Post studio.  (Photo by Eric Lutzens/The Denver Post)
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The Eighth Judicial District, created a special "competency court" — a central place where defendants facing mid-level felony charges are supported by a team of mental health professionals who work together with the judge, defense attorneys and prosecutors to reduce delays and restore defendants to competency.
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