2016 Colorado Revised Statutes
Title 16 - Criminal Proceedings
Code of Criminal Procedure
Article 8.5 - Competency to Proceed
§ 16-8.5-116. Commitment - termination of proceedings

CO Rev Stat ยง 16-8.5-116 (2016) What's This?

(1) A defendant committed to the department or otherwise confined as a result of a determination of incompetency to proceed shall not remain confined for a period in excess of the maximum term of confinement that could be imposed for the offenses with which the defendant is charged, less any earned time to which the defendant would be entitled under article 22.5 of title 17, C.R.S.

(2) The court shall review the case of a defendant committed or confined as incompetent to proceed at least every three months with regard to the probability that the defendant will eventually be restored to competency and with regard to the justification for continued commitment or confinement. The review may be held in conjunction with a restoration hearing under section 16-8.5-113. Prior to each review, the institution treating the defendant shall provide the court with a report regarding the competency of the defendant. If, on the basis of the available evidence, not including evidence resulting from a refusal by the defendant to accept treatment, there is a substantial probability that the defendant will not be restored to competency within the foreseeable future, the court may order the release of the defendant from commitment under this article through one or more of the following means:

(a) Upon motion of the district attorney or the defendant, the court may terminate the criminal proceeding and terminate the commitment or treatment order;

(b) The court may order the release of the defendant on bond, with such conditions as the court deems advisable;

(c) The court or a party may commence civil proceedings under the provisions of article 65 of title 27, C.R.S., if the defendant meets the requirements for commitment pursuant to said article 65; or

(d) In the case of a defendant who has been found eligible for services under article 10.5 of title 27, C.R.S., due to a developmental disability, the court or a party may initiate an action to restrict the rights of the defendant under article 10.5 of title 27, C.R.S.

(3) In each case, the court shall enter a written decision outlining why the court terminated the criminal proceeding or did not terminate the criminal proceeding.

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