If you violate probation in Colorado, your probation officer files a complaint with the court, and a revocation hearing is scheduled before a judge, not a jury. The burden of proof is lower than in a criminal trial, and the range of outcomes is wider than most people expect. The Law Office of Kimberly Diego defends people facing probation violation allegations throughout Denver and surrounding Colorado courts.
How the ViolationIn recent years, Colorado has seen a growing recognition of the significant impact that mental health issues can have on juvenile behavior, driving reforms in our state’s juvenile justice approach. Mental health evaluations in juvenile cases have become an indispensable part of this landscape, providing insights that inform both adjudication and rehabilitation processes.
Here, we explore the importance of these evaluations, how they are conducted in Colorado, their impact on
