Denver program works to dismiss low-level cases for defendants deemed incompetent
October 4, 2023
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2:02Now PlayingDenver program works to dismiss low-level cases for defendants deemed incompetent
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as posted by the channelWhen we think of delays in trials caused by competency issues, we think of high-profile cases, like the Boulder King Soopers mass shooting – but there are some people waiting in county jail for low-level crimes like trespassing.
A program at WellPower in Denver is trying to alleviate the wait list for restoration treatment at the state mental health hospital in Pueblo. The goal is to divert people away from the criminal justice system and get them the care they need.
"Everything is halted in jail," said Conor Johnson, a program manager at WellPower.
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