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I_MICJS_2022A 08/11/2022 09:09:13 AM Committee Summary

PUBLIC
STAFF SUMMARY OF MEETING
INTERIM COMMITTEE  TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Date 08/11/2022
Attendance
Amabile X
Fields X
Pelton E
Simpson X
Benavidez X
Rodriguez X
Time 09:09:13 AM to 11:52:38 AM
Place SCR 357
This Meeting was called to order by Rodriguez
This Report was prepared by Jerard Brown
Hearing Items Action Taken
Update on Advisory Task Force and Subcommittee Activities and Policy Recommendations Committee Discussion Only
Committee Discussion: Bill Draft Requests Committee Discussion Only
Task Force Appointments Committee Discussion Only
Public Testimony Committee Discussion Only
Closing Comments and Discussion about Upcoming Meetings Committee Discussion Only

Update on Advisory Task Force and Subcommittee Activities and Policy Recommendations - Committee Discussion Only
09:14:18 AM  
Dr. Dave Iverson,
representing the Advisory Task Force, approached the table to discuss the
committees activities. Mr. Michael Ramirez joined online to discuss the
juvenile subcommittees recommendations. Mr. Ramirez discussed previous
recommendations that were not passed and what made them different from
the bills that did pass. He also recommended legislation related to evaluating
juvenile competency, when information exchange is authorized, when and
how often re-assessments should occur.



Committee members asked questions of Mr. Ramirez.




Additional information can be found on the committe's website: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/tf_822_juvenile_competency_restoration_bhdcjs_youth_subcommittee.pdf.
09:43:19 AM  
Dr. Iverson discussed
recommendations from the subcommittee. Dr. Iverson and the committee discussed
SB20-037 Strategic Plan (Attachment A) and the Colorado 9-1-1 Resource
Center (Attachment B).
10:06:06 AM  
Dr. Iverson discussed
recommendations from the Marijuana subcommittee which can be found on the
committees website: https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/tf_822_mj_bill_suggestions_from_the_medical_marijuana_subcommittee_of_the_bhcdjs_task_force_1.pdf.
10:40:54 AM  

Dr. Iverson discussed recommendations from the Mental Health Hold subcommittee found here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/tf_822_mhh_bhdcjs_mental_health_hold_subcommittee_recommendations.pdf
11:02:23 AM  

Dr. Iverson presented recommendations from the Housing Subcommittee which may be read at this link:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/tf_822_hsg_subcom.pdf.



Committee Discussion: Bill Draft Requests - Committee Discussion Only
11:09:34 AM  

Juliann Jenson, Legislative Council Staff, discussed the timeline for bill drafts and the rules for approving bill drafts.



Task Force Appointments - Committee Discussion Only
11:14:30 AM  
Committee members
discussed Marji L. Dainty and Melanie Kesner as potential appointees to
the committee. Postpoined until August 17, 2022.



Public Testimony - Committee Discussion Only
11:21:50 AM  

Ms. Meghan Baker, representing Disability Law Colorado, joined online and testified regarding juvenile restraints. Ms. Baker answered questions from the committee.  Her proposal may be found here:  http://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/cdoc_restraints_handout_8-11-22.pdf. 
11:32:14 AM  

Mr. Tim Lane, representing the Colorado District Attorneys' Council, testified regarding marijuana use for individuals involved in the criminal justice system and competency for juvenile youth. Committee members asked questions of Mr. Lane.
11:45:21 AM  
James Karbach, representing
the Public Defenders Office, testified regarding evaluations of competency
in the juvenile justice system.



Closing Comments and Discussion about Upcoming Meetings - Committee Discussion Only


11:52:38 AM   The committee adjourned.