C.R.S. Section 27-65-117
Discrimination

  • definition

No person who has received an evaluation or treatment pursuant to this article 65 may be discriminated against for receiving an evaluation or treatment. For purposes of this section, “discrimination” means giving any undue weight to the fact of hospitalization or outpatient care and treatment unrelated to a person’s present capacity to meet standards applicable to all persons. Any person who suffers injury by reason of a violation of this section has a civil cause of action.

Source: Section 27-65-117 — Discrimination - definition, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-27.­pdf (accessed Oct. 20, 2023).

27‑65‑101
Legislative declaration
27‑65‑102
Definitions
27‑65‑103
Voluntary applications for mental health services
27‑65‑104
Voluntary applications for mental health services - treatment of minors - definition
27‑65‑105
Rights of respondents
27‑65‑106
Emergency mental health hold - screening - court-ordered evaluation - discharge instructions - respondent’s rights
27‑65‑107
Emergency transportation - application - screening - respondent’s rights
27‑65‑108
Care coordination for persons certified or in need of ongoing treatment
27‑65‑108.5
Court-ordered certification for short-term treatment for incompetent defendants in a criminal matter - contents of petition - procedure to contest petition - commitment to behavioral health administration - definition
27‑65‑109
Certification for short-term treatment - procedure
27‑65‑110
Long-term care and treatment of persons with mental health disorders - procedure
27‑65‑111
Certification on an outpatient basis - short-term and long-term care
27‑65‑112
Termination of short-term and long-term treatment - escape
27‑65‑113
Hearing procedures - jurisdiction
27‑65‑114
Appeals
27‑65‑115
Habeas corpus
27‑65‑116
Restoration of rights
27‑65‑117
Discrimination - definition
27‑65‑118
Right to treatment - rules
27‑65‑119
Rights of respondents certified for short-term treatment or long-term care and treatment
27‑65‑120
Administration or monitoring of medications to persons receiving treatment
27‑65‑121
Employment of persons in a facility - rules
27‑65‑122
Voting in public elections
27‑65‑123
Records
27‑65‑124
Request for release of information - procedures - review of a decision concerning release of information
27‑65‑125
Treatment in federal facilities
27‑65‑126
Transfer of persons into and out of Colorado - reciprocal agreements
27‑65‑127
Imposition of legal disability - deprivation of legal right - restoration - repeal
27‑65‑128
Administration - rules
27‑65‑129
Payment for counsel
27‑65‑130
Advisory board - created - service standards and rules
27‑65‑131
Data report
Green check means up to date. Up to date

Current through Fall 2024

§ 27-65-117’s source at colorado​.gov