Colorado legal term
Qualified mental health professional in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Qualified mental health professional” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Qualified mental health professional” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Qualified mental health professional" means: (a) A person certified and in good standing as a police and public safety psychologist by the American Board of Police and Public Safety Psychology, or its successor organization; or (b) A person who: (I) Is a licensed mental health clinician in good standing with his or her licensing board; and (II) Has demonstrated to the law enforcement agency's satisfaction through a combination of training and experience that the person is trauma informed, experienced in responding to acute trauma events, and culturally competent in understanding law enforceme (C.R.S. § 16-2.5-402)
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