C.R.S. § 27-94-108: Construction and operation of an outpatient treatment facility.

(1) No later than October 1, 2027, the department shall construct and operate an outpatient treatment facility for adults with behavioral health needs, including adults who are found incompetent to proceed and unlikely to be restored to competency pursuant to article 8.5 of title 16.

(2) A person may be referred to the outpatient treatment facility by a court conducting a competency proceeding pursuant to article 8.5 of title 16, by the bridges wraparound care program established in article 8.6 of title 16, or by any other program or facility within the department, including programs operated through contracts with the department. A person shall not be referred to the outpatient treatment facility from any source outside of competency-related proceedings, the bridges wraparound care program, or the department.

(3) At a minimum, the department shall ensure that the outpatient treatment facility offers mental health therapy, medication management services, and case management services. The department may offer outpatient treatment services as community-based services, as telehealth services, or in-person at the outpatient treatment facility.

(4) The department may open and operate additional outpatient treatment facilities or contract with other entities at the department's discretion, subject to additional appropriations. The department may hold all civil certifications at a single location, and contractors and other department treatment facilities may provide services to support the civil certifications.