Colorado Code
Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 27-60-100.3. Definitions

As used in this article 60, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1.5) "Criminal justice diversion program" means a program created pursuant to section 27-60-106.5 or programs operated by cities or counties that connect law enforcement officers with behavioral health providers to assist individuals in need of behavioral health interventions or to divert individuals from the criminal justice system.



(4.7) "Office" means the office of behavioral health in the department of human services.



Source: L. 2017: Entire section added, (SB 17-242), ch. 263, p. 1335, § 226, effective May 25. L. 2018: (4.7) added, (SB 18-250), ch. 403, p. 2376, § 1, effective June 6. L. 2020: (1.5) added, (HB 20-1017), ch. 288, p. 1426, § 11, effective September 14.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration in SB 17-242, see section 1 of chapter 263, Session Laws of Colorado 2017.

Structure Colorado Code

Colorado Code

Title 27 - Behavioral Health

Article 60 - General Provisions

Part 1 - General Provisions

§ 27-60-100.3. Definitions

§ 27-60-101. Behavioral Health Crisis Response System - Legislative Declaration

§ 27-60-103. Behavioral Health Crisis Response System - Services - Request for Proposals - Criteria - Reporting - Rules

§ 27-60-104. Behavioral Health Crisis Response System - Crisis Service Facilities - Walk-in Centers - Mobile Response Units - Report

§ 27-60-104.5. Behavioral Health Capacity Tracking System - Legislative Declaration - Definitions - Rules

§ 27-60-105. Outpatient Restoration to Competency Services - Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services - Responsible Entity - Duties - Report - Legislative Declaration

§ 27-60-106. Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services Program - Purpose - Created - Funding

§ 27-60-106.5. Criminal Justice Diversion Programs - Rules - Report

§ 27-60-107. Behavioral Health Entity Licenses - Assistance - Transfer of Staff

§ 27-60-108. Peer Support Professionals - Cash Fund - Fees - Requirements - Rules - Legislative Declaration - Definitions

§ 27-60-109. Temporary Youth Mental Health Services Program - Established - Rules - Report - Definitions - Repeal

§ 27-60-110. Behavioral Health-Care Services for Rural and Agricultural Communities - Vouchers - Contract - Appropriation

§ 27-60-111. County-Based Behavioral Health Grant Program - Created - Rules - Report - Repeal

§ 27-60-112. Behavioral Health-Care Workforce Development Program - Creation - Rules - Report

§ 27-60-113. Out-of-Home Placement for Children and Youth With Mental or Behavioral Needs - Rules - Report - Legislative Declaration - Repeal