Any period of time when the defendant is participating in the initial intake pursuant to section 16-8.6-108, is screened and assessed pursuant to section 16-8.6-109, is participating in the program, or following a notice of termination prior to the defendant appearing before the court is excluded from speedy trial requirements pursuant to section 18-1-405 (6), regardless of whether the defendant completed a written waiver.

Source: L. 2024: Entire article added, (HB 24-1355), ch. 471, p. 3304, § 1, effective August 7.