In Re the People of the State of Colorado, in the Interest of W.p., an Adult

Summary

The court held that indigent juveniles in delinquency proceedings do not have a statutory right to a second competency evaluation at state expense under the adult competency provisions. The adult and juvenile competency statutes establish distinct frameworks, and the juvenile framework instead requires an evaluation whenever the court has unresolved doubts about competency. The court discharged the rule and returned the matter for further proceedings, including consideration of the defense's alternative requests.