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6870C648787E5EF587258A52005E8549 Hearing Summary




PUBLIC
BILL SUMMARY For TASK FORCE APPOINTMENTS

INTERIM COMMITTEE  TREATMENT OF PERSONS WITH BEHAVIORAL HEALTH DISORDERS IN THE CRIMINAL AND JUVENILE JUSTICE SYSTEMS
Date Oct 24, 2023      
Location HCR 0112



Task Force Appointments - Committee Discussion Only
11:12:28 AM  
Dr. Erin Crites introduced
two candidates to fill vacant Task Force positions.  She first presented
information about Dr. Darren Lish to fill the practicing mental health
professional vacancy.  The committee had no opposition to the appointment
of Dr. Lish.



Dr. Crites proceeded
to introduce Jack Johnson to fill the non-profit organization that works
on statewide legislation and organzing Coloradans to promote behavioral,
mental, and physical health needs position.  Mr. Johnson discussed
his work with Disability Law Colorado and the intersection with the criminal
justice system.  The committee unanimously supported the appointment
of Mr. Johnson.
11:16:31 AM  
Representative Amabile
thanked staff and stakeholders for their work on the bill draft requests.



The next Legislative
Oversight Committee was scheduled for December 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm to
discuss Task Force areas of study.






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