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By Michael Barajas · Bolts · June 2026
The Jail That Replaced Boulder’s Mental Health System
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"Colorado’s dysfunctional system for restoring competency for defendants with serious mental illness leaves people cycling in and out of jail, where harsh conditions can further erode their mental health."

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