2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings
Code of Criminal Procedure
Article 8.5 - Competency to Proceed
§ 16-8.5-110. Testimony of lay witnesses
In any hearing at which the competency of the defendant is an issue, witnesses not specially trained in psychiatry or psychology and not testifying as expert witnesses may testify as to their observation of the defendant's actions and conduct and as to conversations that they have had with the defendant bearing upon the defendant's mental condition. Any such witnesses, as part of their testimony, shall be permitted to give their opinions or conclusions concerning the competency of the defendant.
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