DENVER — A growing group of advocates, lawmakers, and victims is demanding immediate changes to Colorado's competency law.

The Colorado Parent Advocacy Network, a nonprofit, announced it has garnered nearly 6,000 signatures from individuals calling on district attorneys across the state to increase pressure on Governor Jared Polis and call a special legislative session. The signatures are expected to be delivered to the Colorado District Attorney's Council.

The outrage comes after state law changed last summer, requiring judges to dismiss cases against criminal defendants who are found incompetent to stand trial and who will likely never be restored to competency.

Since then, several people accused of crimes, including attempted kidnapping and attempted murder, have been released back i

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