Colorado § 13-5-142.8 - Notice by professional persons.
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§ 13-5-142.8. Notice by professional persons.
Under sections 13-9-123 (1), 13-9-124 (2), 13-5-142 (1), and 13-5-142.5 (2), an order for certification for short-term treatment of a mental health disorder pursuant to section 27-65-108.5, 27-65-109, or 27-65-109.5 must also include a notice filed by a professional person pursuant to section 27-65-108.5, 27-65-109, or 27-65-109.5, and an order for extended certification for treatment of a mental health disorder pursuant to section 27-65-109 (10) must also include a notice filed by a professional person pursuant to section 27-65-109 (10).
Source: L. 2019: Entire section added, (SB 19-177), ch. 311, p. 2812, § 3, effective August 2. L. 2022: Entire section amended, (HB 22-1256), ch. 451, p. 3225, § 16, effective August 10. L. 2023: Entire section amended, (HB 23-1138), ch. 423, p. 2488, § 8, effective July 1, 2024. L. 2026: Entire section amended, (SB 26-149), ch. 142, p. 792, § 35, effective May 21.
Source: official Colorado text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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