Colorado Code
Article 65 - Care and Treatment of Persons With Mental Health Disorders
§ 27-65-108. Extension of Short-Term Treatment

If the professional person in charge of the evaluation and treatment believes that a period longer than three months is necessary for treatment of the respondent, he or she shall file with the court an extended certification. No extended certification for treatment shall be for a period of more than three months. The respondent shall be entitled to a hearing on the extended certification under the same conditions as in an original certification. The attorney initially representing the respondent shall continue to represent that person, unless the court appoints another attorney.
Source: L. 2010: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 10-175), ch. 188, p. 688, § 2, effective April 29.
Editor's note: This section is similar to former § 27-10-108 as it existed prior to 2010.

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