13-95-105. Bridges of Colorado - programs - administration

13-95-105. Bridges of Colorado - programs - administration. (1) The office shall operate the bridges court liaison program and the bridges wraparound care program in each judicial district in the state. The office shall provide personnel and program resources equitably in each judicial district and shall ensure that the program services in each judicial district are consistent with the policies, procedures, and best practices as established by the office and commission, and are aligned with statewide goals and legislative intent.

(2) The office shall facilitate communication and collaboration between judicial and behavioral health systems by:

(a) Hiring, or entering into contracts for, individuals to serve as:

(I) Bridges court liaisons who provide bridges court liaison program services to courts and participants in judicial districts; and

(II) Bridges wraparound care coordinators who provide wraparound care program services to courts and participants in judicial districts pursuant to article 8.6 of title 16; and

(b) Providing consultation and training to criminal and juvenile justice personnel regarding behavioral health and program best practices.

(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2024).