Mental Health State Cases and Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment Commitments

The County Attorney represents the People of the State of Colorado in mental health proceedings (§27-10-111(5), Colorado Revised Statues) and in Alcohol/Drug Abuse Treatment Commitments, (§25-1-311, C.R.S.), as required by state statutes.

Although the County Attorney's Office does not provide general legal advice to the public, the office does provide limited public advice concerning mental health and alcohol/drug abuse issues, such as 72-hour holds or certifications for the mentally ill, dangerous or gravely disabled people, and commitments for alcohol/drug abuse treatment. Please contact the mental health Assistant County Attorney at (303) 441-3190 for more information.

tel:  (303) 441-3190
fax: (303) 441-4794

For general information on mental health services, please contact the Mental Health Center of Boulder County, (303) 443-8500, or visit www.mhcbc.org.

For general information on addiction services for individuals and families, please contact Boulder County Health Department's Addiction Recovery Division (Main office - Addiction Recovery Center, 3470 Broadway; telephone (303) 441-1275).