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Accused and Confused: Why Every Community Needs a Competency Court | Susan Blanco | TEDxMountainAve

Competency is raised when someone accused of a crime cannot understand court proceedings. Many cannot be cured of what is affecting their comprehension and even more people are in jail for lengthy periods of time awaiting help at a state hospital. Communities can solve complex issues like these locally by following a simple model. Competency Courts bring together people who care about the issue, facilitate communication, and foster community collaboration. Susan Blanco is the first female to serve as Chief Judge of the 8th Judicial District of Colorado (Larimer and Jackson Counties) and was appointed to the bench in January 2017. She has presided over criminal, civil, probate, domestic relations, and terminations and adoptions. Prior to the bench, she served as a Deputy District Attorney followed by over a decade in private practice with a focus on criminal defense, juvenile delinquency, and dependency and neglect. Chief Judge Blanco developed the first Competency Court in Colorado and the Latinx Task Force in Larimer County. For the judicial branch, she serves on the Chief Judge's Council, chairs the Pathways to Access Committee, co-chairs the Information Technology committee, and is a commissioner on the Colorado Access to Justice Commission. She currently serves on the Colorado Bar Association’s Executive Council, Criminal Law Executive Council, and COBALT program for leadership development. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx