Overview

• A judge dismissed the attempted kidnapping charges against Solomon Galligan on August 11 after a court-ordered evaluation found him unfit to stand trial and unlikely to regain competency.
• Dr. Gregory Singleton’s June report diagnosed Galligan with chronic mental and developmental disorders and concluded he could not be restored to competency.
• Galligan has had at least four felony cases dropped on competency grounds since 2018, underscoring recurring gaps in managing defendants with severe mental illness.
• Under state law, Galligan remains in involuntary treatment for up to 90 days before medical reviewers decide on any extension without further court oversight.
• Prosecutors, victims and defense attorneys are working with legislators to reform Colorado’s competency and civil-commitment laws to bolster public safety and ensure ongoing supervision.