C.R.S. § 13-6-211 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 2 / Section 13-6-211
13-6-211. Appointment of clerk
Status: in_force

13-6-211. Appointment of clerk. (1) (a) The position of clerk of the county court is established in counties of Classes A, B, C, and D, except as otherwise provided in this section and in section 13-3-107.

(b) In counties of Class A, the appointment of the clerk shall be made and his salary fixed as prescribed in the charter and ordinances of such county.

(c) In counties of Classes B, C, and D, the appointment and salary of the clerk shall be in accordance with the provisions of section 13-3-105.

(2) In such counties as may be determined by the chief justice, the functions of the office of the clerk of the county court may be performed by a consolidated office serving both the district and county courts, as provided in section 13-3-107.

(3) In any county in which there is no clerk of the county court provided pursuant to the provisions of section 13-3-105, the judge of the county court shall act as ex officio clerk without further compensation and have all the duties and powers of the clerk.
C.R.S. § 13-92-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 92 / Section 13-92-104
13-92-104. Duties of the office of the respondent parents' counsel
Status: in_force

13-92-104. Duties of the office of the respondent parents' counsel. (1) The office has the following duties, at a minimum:

(a) Enhancing the provision of respondent parent counsel services in Colorado by:

(I) Ensuring the provision and availability of high-quality legal representation for parents involved in dependency and neglect proceedings brought pursuant to article 3 of title 19, C.R.S., and as provided for in section 19-3-202, C.R.S.; and

(II) Making recommendations for minimum practice standards to which attorneys serving as respondent parent counsel shall be held;

(b) Establishing fair and realistic state rates by which to compensate respondent parent counsel. The state rates must take into consideration any caseload limitations placed upon respondent parent counsel and must be sufficient to attract and retain high-quality, experienced attorneys to serve as respondent parent counsel.

(c) Enforcing, as appropriate, the provisions of this section;

(d) Working cooperatively with the judicial districts to establish pilot programs, as appropriate, designed to enhance the quality of respondent parent counsel at the local level; and

(e) Annually reviewing and evaluating the office's performance to determine whether the office is effectively and efficiently meeting the goals of improving child and family well-being and the duties set forth in this section. The report must be submitted on or before January 1, 2017, and annually thereafter, to the state court administrator's office.

(2) The rate contracted for attorney time pursuant to subsection (1)(b) of this section for fiscal year 2023-24 is one hundred dollars per hour. The hourly rate must be increased annually by no more than five dollars each year until the hourly rate is at least seventy-five percent of the rate set pursuant to the federal "Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986", 18 U.S.C. sec. 3006A, as amended, for indigent representation in federal court. The hourly rate may be adjusted in subsequent fiscal years to maintain the hourly rate at or above seventy-five percent of the rate set pursuant to the federal "Criminal Justice Act Revision of 1986", 18 U.S.C. sec. 3006A, as amended, for indigent representation in federal court.

(3) Employees of the office are prohibited from providing direct legal representation to respondent parents. For the purpose of determining eligibility for federal public service loan forgiveness, an independent contractor, including an attorney, a social worker, a family advocate, or a parent advocate, who is providing or has provided legal services to respondent parents pursuant to the contractor's contract has a conflict that prohibits the contractor from providing these services as a state employee. The director or the director's designee is authorized to sign a certification for any current or past independent contractor that certifies that the contractor appears to be eligible for federal public service loan forgiveness as allowed by federal law or regulations. With the authorization of an independent contractor, the director or the director's designee may share information, including the contractor's name, the contractor's social security number or federal employer identification number, and the total number of hours billed by the contractor by calendar year, with other judicial agencies for the purpose of certifying apparent past, current, and future eligibility for public service loan forgiveness allowed by federal law or regulations.
C.R.S. § 13-6-502 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 5 / Section 13-6-502
13-6-502. Jury trials
Status: in_force

13-6-502. Jury trials. Notwithstanding section 16-10-109 or any other provision of law, the right to a jury trial is not available at a hearing before a magistrate when the cited person is charged with a class A or a class B traffic infraction or civil infraction.
C.R.S. § 13-45-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 45 / Section 13-45-101
13-45-101. Petition for writ - criminal cases
Status: in_force

13-45-101. Petition for writ - criminal cases. (1) If any person is committed or detained for any criminal or supposed criminal matter, it is lawful for him to apply to the supreme or district courts for a writ of habeas corpus, which application shall be in writing and signed by the prisoner or some person on his behalf setting forth the facts concerning his imprisonment and in whose custody he is detained, and shall be accompanied by a copy of the warrant of commitment, or an affidavit that the said copy has been demanded of the person in whose custody the prisoner is detained, and by him refused or neglected to be given. The court to which the application is made shall forthwith award the writ of habeas corpus, unless it appears from the petition itself, or from the documents annexed, that the party can neither be discharged nor admitted to bail nor in any other manner relieved. Said writ, if issued by the court, shall be under the seal of the court, and directed to the person in whose custody the prisoner is detained, and made returnable forthwith.

(2) To the intent that no officer, sheriff, jailer, keeper, or other person to whom such writ is directed may pretend ignorance thereof, every writ shall be endorsed with the words "by the habeas corpus act". When the writ is served by any person upon the sheriff, jailer, or keeper, or other person to whom the same is directed, or brought to him, or left with any of his underofficers or deputies at the jail or place where the prisoner is detained, he or some of his underofficers or deputies, upon payment or tender of the charges of bringing the said prisoner, to be ascertained by the court awarding the said writ and endorsed thereon not exceeding fifteen cents per mile and upon sufficient security given to pay the charges of carrying him back if he is remanded, shall make return of the writ and bring, or cause to be brought, the body of the prisoner before the court which granted the writ and certify the true cause of his imprisonment within three days thereafter, unless the commitment of such person is in a place beyond the distance of twenty miles from the place where the writ is returnable; if it is beyond the distance of twenty miles and not above one hundred miles, the writ shall be returned within ten days and, if beyond the distance of one hundred miles, within twenty days after the delivery of the writ, and not longer.
C.R.S. § 13-20-1207 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 20 / Part 12 / Section 13-20-1207
13-20-1207. Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no dut
Status: in_force

13-20-1207. Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no duty to indemnify. (1) (a) Notwithstanding sections 22-12-104, 24-10-105, 24-10-106, 24-10-108, and 24-10-118, or any other state law that prohibits civil actions against a public employee or public entity, a person may bring a claim alleging liability for injuries arising from sexual misconduct pursuant to this part 12 against a public employee or public entity.

(b) Notwithstanding sections 22-12-104 (3), 24-10-109 (1), and 24-10-118 (1)(a), requiring the filing of a written notice, a person who brings an action pursuant to this part 12 is not required to file written notice as a jurisdictional prerequisite to the action.

(c) The maximum amount that may be recovered from a public employee or public entity as set forth in section 24-10-114 applies to a claim brought against a public employee or public entity pursuant to this part 12.

(2) Notwithstanding any provision of this part 12 or any other provision of law, the state, as defined in section 24-10-103 (7), and a public entity do not have a duty to defend or indemnify a public employee for a claim alleging sexual misconduct pursuant to this part 12, if the employee's conduct is willful or wanton.
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 90.5 / Section 13-90.5-106
13-90.5-106. Application to court
Status: in_force

13-90.5-106. Application to court. An application to the court for a protective order or to enforce, quash, or modify a subpoena issued by a clerk of court under section 13-90.5-103 must comply with the rules or statutes of this state and be submitted to the district court for the county in which discovery is to be conducted.
C.R.S. § 13-54.5-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 54.5 / Section 13-54.5-106
13-54.5-106. Notice to judgment debtor in other garnishment
Status: repealed

13-54.5-106. Notice to judgment debtor in other garnishment. (1) In a case where personal property of the judgment debtor other than earnings is subject to garnishment, following the service of the writ of garnishment on the garnishee, the person who served said writ shall, as soon as practicable, serve a copy of the writ of garnishment, together with a notice of exemption and pending levy, upon each judgment debtor whose property is subject to garnishment by said writ. The notice of exemption and pending levy shall inform the judgment debtor that the judgment creditor intends to seek satisfaction of any judgment rendered in its favor against the judgment debtor out of the judgment debtor's personal property in the possession or control of the garnishee and shall inform the judgment debtor of his right to claim exempt property.

(2) The notice of exemption and pending levy in such garnishment proceeding against the personal property of a judgment debtor who is a natural person shall contain the following:

(a) The judgment creditor's name and business address;

(b) The original amount of the judgment;

(c) The amount, if any, paid on the principal of the judgment as of the date of the notice;

(d) The principal balance due on the judgment;

(e) The interest, if any, due on the judgment;

(f) The itemized taxable costs, if any, including the estimated costs of serving the notice;

(g) The total amount due and owing on the judgment;

(h) The date of entry of the judgment;

(i) The name of the court in which the judgment was entered;

(j) A statement of the judgment debtor's right to claim any property levied upon as exempt, including, but not limited to:

(I) Exempt property under section 13-54-102 and exempt earnings under section 13-54-104;

(II) Workers' compensation benefits under section 8-42-124, C.R.S.;

(III) Unemployment compensation benefits under section 8-80-103, C.R.S.;

(IV) Group life insurance proceeds under section 10-7-205, C.R.S.;

(V) Health insurance benefits under section 10-16-212, C.R.S.;

(VI) Fraternal society benefits under section 10-14-403, C.R.S.;

(VII) Family allowances under section 15-11-404, C.R.S.;

(VIII) Repealed.

(IX) Public employees' retirement benefits pursuant to sections 24-51-212 and 24-54-111, C.R.S., social security benefits pursuant to 42 U.S.C. sec. 407, and railroad employee retirement benefits pursuant to 45 U.S.C. sec. 231m;

(X) Public assistance benefits under section 26-2-131, C.R.S.;

(XI) Police officers' and firefighters' pension fund payments under section 31-30.5-208, C.R.S.;

(XII) Utility and security deposits under section 13-54-102 (1)(r);

(j.5) A statement that, notwithstanding the debtor's right to claim any property levied upon as exempt for the property specified in paragraph (j) of this subsection (2), no exemption other than the exemptions set forth in section 13-54-104 (3) may be claimed for a writ which is the result of a judgment taken for arrearages for child support or for child support debt;

(k) The method of claiming an exemption and the time therefor; and

(l) The right to a hearing on any such claim of exemption and the time within which such hearing must be held.

(3) Any notice to the judgment debtor required in the case of a garnishment proceeding against the assets of a judgment debtor other than a natural person shall be as prescribed by the supreme court pursuant to section 13-54.5-111.
C.R.S. § 13-73-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 73 / Section 13-73-108
13-73-108. Costs and expenses
Status: in_force

13-73-108. Costs and expenses. The costs and expenses incurred in impaneling a state grand jury and in the performance of its functions and duties shall be paid by the state out of funds appropriated to the judicial department.
C.R.S. § 13-1-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 1 / Part 1 / Section 13-1-105
13-1-105. Procedure where probate records destroyed
Status: in_force

13-1-105. Procedure where probate records destroyed. In case of the destruction by fire or otherwise of the records, or a part thereof, of any court having probate jurisdiction, the court may proceed, upon its own motion or upon the application in writing of any party in interest, to restore the records, papers, and proceedings of the court relating to the estate of deceased persons, including recorded wills and wills probated or filed for probate in said court. The power of restoration granted in this section shall also extend to the records, papers, proceedings, and documents of any previous court of probate which are or should be in the custody of a probate or district court. For the purpose of restoring said records, wills, papers, or proceedings, or any part thereof, the court may cause citations to be issued to all parties to be designated by it and may compel the attendance in court of any witness whose testimony may be necessary to establish any such record, or part thereof, and the production of any and all written and documentary evidence which it deems necessary in determining the true import and effect of the original record, will, paper, or other document belonging to the files of the court, and may make such orders and decrees establishing such original record, will, paper, document, or proceeding, or the substance thereof, as to it seems just and proper. The court may make all such rules and regulations governing the proceedings for the restoration of the record, will, paper, document, and proceeding pertaining to the court as in its judgment will best secure the rights and protect the interests of all parties concerned.
C.R.S. § 13-94-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 94 / Section 13-94-108
13-94-108. Office of public guardianship cash fund - created - gifts, grants, and donations
Status: in_force

13-94-108. Office of public guardianship cash fund - created - gifts, grants, and donations. (1) The office of public guardianship cash fund, referred to in this section as the "fund", is created in the state treasury. The fund consists of any money appropriated to the fund by the general assembly.

(2) The money in the fund is annually appropriated to the judicial department to pay the expenses of the office. All interest and income derived from the investment and deposit of money in the fund is credited to the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the end of a fiscal year must remain in the fund and not be credited or transferred to the general fund or any other fund.

(3) The office may seek, accept, and expend gifts, grants, or donations from private or public sources for the purposes of this article 94; except that the office may not accept a gift, grant, or donation that is subject to conditions that are inconsistent with this article 94 or any other law of the state.
C.R.S. § 13-40-123 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 40 / Section 13-40-123
13-40-123. Damages
Status: in_force

13-40-123. Damages. The prevailing party in any action brought under the provisions of this article is entitled to recover damages, reasonable attorney fees, and costs of suit; except that a residential landlord or tenant who is a prevailing party shall not be entitled to recover reasonable attorney fees unless the residential rental agreement between the parties contains a provision for either party to obtain attorney fees. Nothing in this section shall be construed to permit the entry of judgments in any single proceeding in excess of the jurisdictional limit of said court.
C.R.S. § 13-21-113.5 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 1 / Section 13-21-113.5
13-21-113.5. Use of school or nonprofit organization kitchen - exemption from civil and crimi
Status: in_force

13-21-113.5. Use of school or nonprofit organization kitchen - exemption from civil and criminal liability. A school or nonprofit organization that provides one or more community kitchens used by producers to bake or process goods for sale pursuant to the "Colorado Cottage Foods Act", section 25-4-1614, C.R.S., is not liable for damages in any civil action or subject to prosecution in any criminal proceeding resulting from the use of its kitchens by producers preparing goods for direct sale to consumers, unless the school or nonprofit organization acted unreasonably. A school or nonprofit organization may require anyone using its kitchens for this purpose to show proof of liability insurance before using the kitchen. This section does not apply to an injury or death of the ultimate user of the product that results from an act or omission of the school or nonprofit organization constituting gross negligence or intentional misconduct.
C.R.S. § 13-71-144 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 71 / Section 13-71-144
13-71-144. Jury fees to be assessed in civil cases
Status: repealed

13-71-144. Jury fees to be assessed in civil cases. (1) (a) On and after July 1, 2019, any party demanding a trial by jury as provided by statute shall pay to the clerk of the court a fee of two hundred thirty-one dollars in district court cases at the time the demand is made pursuant to the Colorado rules of civil procedure.

(b) On and after July 1, 2008, any party demanding a trial by jury as provided by statute shall pay to the clerk of the court a fee of ninety-eight dollars in county court cases at the time the demand is made pursuant to the Colorado rules of civil procedure.

(c) Each party to an action who does not affirmatively waive, in writing, the right to a trial by jury on all issues which are so triable shall pay the jury fee. Failure to pay the jury fee at the time of filing the demand, and no later than ten days after the service of the last pleading directed to any issue triable by a jury, shall constitute a waiver of a jury trial by the demanding, nonpaying party.

(2) (a) Each fee collected pursuant to subsection (1)(a) of this section shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and divided as follows:

(I) Repealed.

(II) On and after July 1, 2019, one hundred sixty-five dollars shall be deposited in the judicial stabilization cash fund created in section 13-32-101 (6), five dollars shall be deposited in the court security cash fund established pursuant to section 13-1-204, forty-one dollars shall be deposited in the office of public guardianship cash fund established pursuant to section 13-94-108 (1), and twenty dollars shall be deposited in the justice center cash fund created in section 13-32-101 (7)(a).

(b) Each fee collected pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection (1) of this section shall be transmitted to the state treasurer and divided as follows:

(I) Repealed.

(II) On and after July 1, 2009, eighty-four dollars shall be deposited in the judicial stabilization cash fund created in section 13-32-101 (6) , five dollars shall be deposited in the court security cash fund established pursuant to section 13-1-204, and nine dollars shall be deposited in the justice center cash fund created in section 13-32-101 (7)(a).

(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2008, p. 2142, § 12, effective June 4, 2008.)
C.R.S. § 13-62-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62 / Section 13-62-106
13-62-106. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment
Status: in_force

13-62-106. Procedure for recognition of foreign-country judgment. (1) If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought as an original matter, the issue of recognition shall be raised by filing an action seeking recognition of the foreign-country judgment.

(2) If recognition of a foreign-country judgment is sought in a pending action, the issue of recognition may be raised by counterclaim, cross-claim, or affirmative defense.
C.R.S. § 13-5-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-107
13-5-107. Sixth district
Status: in_force

13-5-107. Sixth district. (1) The sixth judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Archuleta, La Plata, and San Juan.

(2) (a) The number of judges for the sixth judicial district shall be two.

(b) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2012.)

(c) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2012, the number of judges for the sixth judicial district shall be four.
C.R.S. § 13-6-206 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 2 / Section 13-6-206
13-6-206. Vacancies
Status: in_force

13-6-206. Vacancies. (1) If the office of a county judge, except in the city and county of Denver, becomes vacant because of death, resignation, failure to be retained in office pursuant to section 25 of article VI of the state constitution, or other cause, the governor, as provided in section 20 of article VI of the state constitution, shall appoint an individual possessing the qualifications specified in section 13-6-203.

(2) If the office of a county judge becomes vacant, the general assembly encourages the judicial district nominating commission in certifying the names of the nominees to the governor to give preference to persons who:

(a) Reside within the county in which the vacancy occurs; and

(b) Have been admitted to practice law in the state.
C.R.S. § 13-72-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 72 / Section 13-72-101
13-72-101. Grand jurors - term - additional juries
Status: in_force

13-72-101. Grand jurors - term - additional juries. (1) Grand juries shall not be drawn, summoned, or required to attend the sitting of any court in any county in this state unless specially ordered by the court having jurisdiction to make such an order and except as provided in subsection (2) of this section. The length of term served by a grand jury shall be as provided in section 13-71-120.

(2) In counties with a population of one hundred thousand persons or more, according to the latest federal census, a grand jury shall be drawn and summoned by the court to attend the sitting of said court at the first term of such court in each year.

(3) In all other counties, the grand jury shall be called and shall sit at such times and for such periods as the court may order on its own motion or upon motion by the district attorney of the judicial district in which the county is located.

(4) Upon motion of the district attorney and for good cause shown, the court may cause to be drawn and summoned an additional grand jury.

(5) A grand jury shall be impaneled, sworn and charged in, and report to such court, as the judges of the judicial district among themselves agree or as they may by rule provide.
C.R.S. § 13-1-118 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 1 / Part 1 / Section 13-1-118
13-1-118. Judicial holidays
Status: in_force

13-1-118. Judicial holidays. (1) No court shall be opened nor shall any judicial business be transacted on Sunday or any legal holiday except for the following purposes:

(a) To give, upon their request, instruction to a jury then deliberating on their verdict;

(b) To receive a verdict or discharge a jury;

(c) For the exercise of the powers of a judge in a criminal action or in a proceeding of a criminal nature;

(d) When it appears by the affidavit of the plaintiff, or someone in his behalf, in cases for the recovery of specific personal property, that the defendant is about to conceal, dispose of, or remove such property out of the jurisdiction of the court, an order for taking possession of the same may be issued and the writ or process executed on any day;

(e) When an application for writ of attachment is made, if it shall appear by the affidavit of the plaintiff, or someone in his behalf, that the defendant is about to dispose of, conceal, or remove property subject to execution or attachment out of the jurisdiction of the court, a writ of attachment may be issued and executed on any day.

(2) When the day fixed for the opening of a court falls on any of the days mentioned in this section, the court shall stand adjourned until the next succeeding day.
C.R.S. § 13-16-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 16 / Section 13-16-106
13-16-106. Costs in replevin
Status: in_force

13-16-106. Costs in replevin. Any person making justification or cognizance in replevin, if the same is found for him, or the plaintiff is nonsuited or nonprossed, suffers discontinuance, or is otherwise barred, then such person shall recover his damages and costs against the plaintiff.
C.R.S. § 13-21-129 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 1 / Section 13-21-129
13-21-129. Snow removal service liability limitation - exceptions - short title - definitio
Status: in_force

13-21-129. Snow removal service liability limitation - exceptions - short title - definitions. (1) This section may be cited as the "Snow Removal Service Liability Limitation Act".

(2) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Public utility" has the same meaning as set forth in section 40-1-103.

(b) "Service provider" means a person providing services under a snow removal and ice control services contract.

(c) "Service receiver" means a person receiving services under a snow removal and ice control services contract.

(d) "Snow removal and ice control services contract" means a contract or agreement for the performance of any of the following:

(I) Plowing, shoveling, or other removal of snow or other mixed precipitation from a surface;

(II) Deicing services; or

(III) A service incidental to an activity described in subsection (2)(d)(I) or (2)(d)(II) of this section, including operating or otherwise moving snow removal or deicing equipment or materials.

(3) A provision, clause, covenant, or agreement that is part of or in connection with a snow removal and ice control services contract is against public policy and void if it does any of the following in the instance where the service provider is prohibited, by express contract terms or in writing, from mitigating a specific snow, ice, or other mixed precipitation event or risk:

(a) Requires, or has the effect of requiring, a service provider to indemnify a service receiver for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service receiver or the service receiver's agents or employees;

(b) Requires, or has the effect of requiring, a service receiver to indemnify a service provider for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service provider or the service provider's agents or employees;

(c) Requires, or has the effect of requiring, a service provider to hold a service receiver harmless from any tort liability for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service receiver or the service receiver's agents or employees;

(d) Requires, or has the effect of requiring, a service receiver to hold a service provider harmless from any tort liability for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service provider or the service provider's agents or employees;

(e) Requires, or has the effect of requiring, a service provider to defend a service receiver against any tort liability for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service receiver or the service receiver's agents or employees; or

(f) Requires, or has the effect of requiring, a service receiver to defend a service provider against any tort liability for damages resulting from the acts or omissions of the service provider or the service provider's agents or employees.

(4) This section does not apply to the following:

(a) Contracts for snow removal or ice control services on public roads or with public bodies;

(b) Contracts for snow removal or ice control services with a public utility;

(c) Deicing services or ice control services provided at a municipal or county airport, an airport under the jurisdiction of a public airport authority created under the provisions of article 3 of title 41, or any other public airport, including contracts for services provided to commercial passenger and cargo airlines at such airports; or

(d) An insurance policy, as surety bond, or workers' compensation.

(5) This section does not affect any liabilities, immunities, or affirmative defenses arising under other law.
C.R.S. § 13-20-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 20 / Part 1 / Section 13-20-102
13-20-102. Effect of repeal
Status: in_force

13-20-102. Effect of repeal. The repeal of part 3 of this article concerning informed consent to medical procedures shall not have the effect of invalidating any previous judicial decision relating to requirements for informed consent or liability imposed for the lack thereof.
C.R.S. § 13-45-113 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 45 / Section 13-45-113
13-45-113. Failure to obey writ - penalty
Status: in_force

13-45-113. Failure to obey writ - penalty. If any officer, sheriff, jailer, keeper, or other person to whom any such writ is directed neglects or refuses to make the returns or to bring the body of the prisoner according to the command of said writ within the time required by this article, such officer, sheriff, jailer, keeper, or other person is guilty of contempt of the court which issued said writ; whereupon the court shall issue an attachment against such officer, sheriff, jailer, keeper, or other person and cause him to be committed to the jail of the county, there to remain without bail, until he obeys the writ. Such officer, sheriff, jailer, keeper, or other person shall also forfeit to the prisoner or aggrieved party a sum not exceeding five hundred dollars and shall be incapable of holding or executing his said office.
C.R.S. § 13-8-119 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 8 / Section 13-8-119
13-8-119. Venue
Status: in_force

13-8-119. Venue. Venue in the juvenile court is described in sections 19-2.5-104, 19-3-201, 19-4-109, 19-5-102, 19-5-204, and 19-6-102.
C.R.S. § 13-94-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 94 / Section 13-94-110
13-94-110. Immunity
Status: in_force

13-94-110. Immunity. As an agency of the judicial department, the office is a public entity, as defined in section 24-10-103 (5), for the purposes of the "Colorado Governmental Immunity Act", article 10 of title 24.
C.R.S. § 13-40-113 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 40 / Section 13-40-113
13-40-113. Answer of defendant - additional and amended pleadings
Status: in_force

13-40-113. Answer of defendant - additional and amended pleadings. (1) The defendant shall file with the court, at or before the day specified for the defendant's appearance in the summons, an answer in writing. The defendant's answer must set forth the grounds on which the defendant bases the defendant's claim for possession, admitting or denying all of the material allegations of the complaint, and presenting every defense which then exists and upon which the defendant intends to rely, either by including the same in the defendant's answer or by simultaneously filing motions setting forth every such defense.

(2) The court for good cause may permit the filing of additional and amended pleadings if it will not result in a delay prejudicial to the defendant.

(2.5) A defendant may assert as an affirmative defense to a proceeding under this article 40 that the landlord violated or is in violation of a provision of part 5 of article 34 of title 24.

(3) A defendant does not waive any defense related to proper notice by filing an answer pursuant to this section. A defendant can raise a defense related to proper notice in the defendant's answer or by filing a motion prehearing. A defendant cannot raise this defense for the first time at the hearing if the defendant failed to raise it in the defendant's answer or in a prehearing motion.

(4) After an answer is provided to the court pursuant to this section:

(a) The court shall set a date for trial no sooner than seven, but not more than ten, days after the answer is filed, unless the defendant requests a waiver of this requirement in the defendant's answer or after filing an answer; except that a court may extend beyond ten days if either party demonstrates good cause for an extension, if the court otherwise finds justification for the extension, or if a party participating remotely pursuant to section 13-40-113.5 was disconnected and unable to reestablish connection. The requirement set forth in this subsection (4)(a) does not apply to a forcible entry and detainer petition that alleges a substantial violation, as defined in section 13-40-107.5 (3), or terminates a tenancy pursuant to section 38-12-203 (1)(f).

(b) In the time after an answer is filed and before a trial occurs, the court shall order that the landlord or tenant provide any documentation relevant to the current action that either party requests pursuant to section 13-40-111 (6)(b).

(c) The court shall provide any party who opted to participate remotely with necessary information to facilitate such participation. The information must include a phone number and e-mail address for the court and instructions on what to do in the event remote participation is disrupted.
C.R.S. § 13-5-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-103
13-5-103. Second district
Status: in_force

13-5-103. Second district. (1) The second judicial district shall be composed of the city and county of Denver.

(2) (a) The number of judges for the second judicial district shall be nineteen. Effective January 1, 1978, the number of judges shall be twenty.

(b) Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2008, the number of judges for the second judicial district shall be twenty-one.

(c) Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2009, the number of judges for the second judicial district shall be twenty-three.

(d) Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2019, the number of judges for the second judicial district is twenty-five.

(e) Subject to available appropriations, effective January 1, 2020, the number of judges for the second judicial district is twenty-seven.
C.R.S. § 13-9-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 9 / Section 13-9-105
13-9-105. Qualifications of judges
Status: in_force

13-9-105. Qualifications of judges. A judge of the probate court shall be a qualified elector of the city and county of Denver at the time of his selection and shall have been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado for five years at such time. He shall be a resident of the city and county of Denver during his term of office. He shall not engage in the private practice of law while serving in office.
C.R.S. § 13-6-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 1 / Section 13-6-106
13-6-106. Original criminal jurisdiction
Status: in_force

13-6-106. Original criminal jurisdiction. (1) The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in the following criminal matters:

(a) Criminal actions for the violation of state laws which constitute misdemeanors or petty offenses, except those actions involving children over which the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver or the district courts of the state, other than in Denver, have exclusive jurisdiction;

(b) The issuance of warrants, the conduct of preliminary examinations, the conduct of dispositional hearings pursuant to section 16-5-301 (1), C.R.S., and section 18-1-404 (1), C.R.S., the issuance of bindover orders, and the admission to bail in felonies and misdemeanors.

(2) The provisions of subsection (1)(b) of this section shall not apply to any child under the age of eighteen years alleged to have committed a felony, except a crime of violence punishable by death or life imprisonment where the accused is sixteen years of age or older.
C.R.S. § 13-62-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62 / Section 13-62-107
13-62-107. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment
Status: in_force

13-62-107. Effect of recognition of foreign-country judgment. (1) If the court in a proceeding under section 13-62-106 finds that the foreign-country judgment is entitled to recognition under this article then, to the extent that the foreign-country judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, the foreign-country judgment is:

(a) Conclusive between the parties to the same extent as the judgment of a sister state entitled to full faith and credit in this state would be conclusive; and

(b) Enforceable in the same manner and to the same extent as a judgment rendered in this state.
C.R.S. § 13-45-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 45 / Section 13-45-110
13-45-110. Prisoner not to be removed - when
Status: in_force

13-45-110. Prisoner not to be removed - when. To prevent any person from avoiding or delaying his trial, it is unlawful to remove any prisoner on habeas corpus under this article out of the county in which he is confined within fifteen days next preceding the date certain set for trial except if it is to convey him into the county where the offense with which he stands charged is properly cognizable.
C.R.S. § 13-8-122 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 8 / Section 13-8-122
13-8-122. Juries
Status: in_force

13-8-122. Juries. When required, juries may be selected and summoned as provided for courts of record in articles 71 to 74 of this title. With the permission of the district court, the juvenile court may use the panel of jurors summoned for the district court of the second judicial district.
C.R.S. § 13-25-122 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 25 / Section 13-25-122
13-25-122. Person missing, interned, or captured
Status: in_force

13-25-122. Person missing, interned, or captured. An official written report or record, or duly certified copy thereof, that a person is missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged, or captured by an enemy, or is dead, or is alive made by any officer or employee of the United States authorized by the act referred to in section 13-25-121, or by any other law of the United States to make the same, may be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as evidence that such person was, on the date of the certificate, missing, missing in action, interned in a neutral country, or beleaguered, besieged, or captured by an enemy, or was dead, or was alive, as the case may be.
C.R.S. § 13-53-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 53 / Section 13-53-104
13-53-104. Notice of filing
Status: in_force

13-53-104. Notice of filing. (1) At the time of the filing of the foreign judgment, the judgment creditor or his lawyer shall make and file with the clerk of court an affidavit setting forth the name and last-known post-office address of the judgment debtor and the judgment creditor.

(2) Promptly upon the filing of the foreign judgment and the affidavit, the clerk shall mail notice of the filing of the foreign judgment to the judgment debtor at the address given and shall make a note of the mailing in the docket. The notice shall include the name and post-office address of the judgment creditor and the judgment creditor's lawyer, if any, in this state. In addition, the judgment creditor may mail a notice of the filing of the judgment to the judgment debtor and may file proof of mailing with the clerk. Lack of mailing notice of filing by the clerk shall not affect the enforcement proceedings if proof of mailing by the judgment creditor has been filed.

(3) No execution or other process for enforcement of a foreign judgment filed under this article shall issue until ten days after the date the judgment is filed.
C.R.S. § 13-5.3-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.3 / Section 13-5.3-101
13-5.3-101. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-5.3-101. Definitions. As used in this article 5.3, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Attorney" means a person admitted to practice law before the courts of this state.

(2) "Code" means the Colorado code of judicial conduct.

(3) "Commission" means the commission on judicial discipline, established pursuant to section 23 (3) of article VI of the Colorado constitution.

(4) "Commissioner" means an appointed member of the commission on judicial discipline or a special member appointed pursuant to section 23 (3)(a) of article VI of the Colorado constitution.

(5) "Complaint" means information in any form from any source that alleges or from which a reasonable inference can be drawn that a judge committed misconduct or is incapacitated.

(6) "Department" means the Colorado state judicial department and all its subparts, such as the office of the state court administrator; the office of the chief justice of the supreme court; the judicial districts and their administrations, including chief judges and district administrators; the human resources department; and other administrative subparts.

(7) "Executive director" means the executive director of the office of judicial discipline appointed pursuant to section 13-5.3-103.

(8) "Fund" means the commission on judicial discipline special cash fund, created in section 13-5.3-104.

(9) (a) "Judge" means any justice or judge of any court of record of this state serving on a full-time, part-time, or senior basis.

(b) "Judge" also includes any justice or judge who has retired within the jurisdictional limits for disciplinary proceedings established by this article 5.3, the commission, or the Colorado supreme court.

(c) "Judge" does not include municipal judges or magistrates, administrative law judges, or Denver county court judges, who are subject to different disciplinary authorities.

(9.5) "Judicial discipline adjudicative board" means the judicial discipline adjudicative board created pursuant to section 23 (3) of article VI of the Colorado constitution to conduct formal judicial disciplinary proceedings.

(10) "Justice" means a justice serving on the supreme court of Colorado on either a full-time or senior basis.

(11) "Misconduct" means conduct by a judge that may reasonably constitute grounds for discipline under the code, the Colorado rules of judicial discipline, or section 23 (3) of article VI of the Colorado constitution.

(12) "Office" means the office of judicial discipline established in section 13-5.3-103.

(13) "Office of the state court administrator" means the office created pursuant to section 13-3-101 (1).

(13.5) "Panel" means a three-member panel of the judicial discipline adjudicative board consisting of one judge, one attorney licensed to practice in Colorado, and one citizen, convened pursuant to section 23 (3) of article VI of the Colorado constitution upon an order of a formal hearing or to hear an appeal of an order of informal remedial action.

(14) "Rules" means the Colorado rules of judicial discipline.

(15) "Supreme court" means the supreme court of the state of Colorado established pursuant to article VI of the Colorado constitution.
C.R.S. § 13-25-130 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 25 / Section 13-25-130
13-25-130. Criminal actions - use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property
Status: in_force

13-25-130. Criminal actions - use of photographs, video tapes, or films of property. (1) Photographs, video tapes, or films of property over which a person is alleged to have exerted unauthorized control or otherwise to have obtained unlawfully are competent evidence if the photographs, video tapes, or films are admissible into evidence under the rules of law governing the admissibility of photographs, video tapes, or films into evidence. Any photographic, video tape, or film record, when satisfactorily identified and authenticated, is as admissible in evidence as the property itself.

(2) (a) Any photograph may bear a written description of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken, the name of the owner of the property taken, the name of the accused, the name of the arresting law enforcement officer, the date of the photograph, and the signature of the photographer.

(b) Any video tape or film may include, as a segment of the tape or film, a written description of the property alleged to have been wrongfully taken, the name of the owner of the property taken, the name of the accused, the name of the arresting law enforcement officer, the date the tape or film was produced, and a segment showing the signature of the photographer.

(3) A law enforcement agency which is holding property over which a person is alleged to have exerted unauthorized control or otherwise to have obtained unlawfully may return that property to its owner if:

(a) The appropriately identified photographs, video tapes, or films are filed and retained by the law enforcement agency;

(b) Satisfactory proof of ownership of the property is shown by the owner;

(c) A declaration of ownership is signed under penalty of perjury;

(d) The defendant, if a defendant has been filed upon, has been notified that such photographs, video tapes, or films have been taken, recorded, or produced; and

(e) A receipt for the property is obtained from the owner upon delivery by the law enforcement agency.
C.R.S. § 13-5-140 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-140
13-5-140. Transfer of certain registry functions - cooperation between departments
Status: in_force

13-5-140. Transfer of certain registry functions - cooperation between departments. The judicial department and the department of human services shall cooperate in the transfer of the functions relating to the collection of child support from the courts to the child support enforcement agency specified in article 13 of title 26, C.R.S. In order to implement such transfer, which shall be completed on or after July 1, 1991, and upon notification to the state court administrator by the executive director of the department of human services that a particular county or judicial district is ready to implement and participate in the family support registry, the judicial department shall transfer to the state child support enforcement agency all necessary data, computer programs, technical written material, and budgetary information and shall provide such technical assistance as may be required. The judicial department shall retain payment records relating to child support orders until the executive director of the department of human services notifies the state court administrator that retention of the records is no longer necessary.
C.R.S. § 13-10-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 10 / Section 13-10-107
13-10-107. Compensation of municipal judges
Status: in_force

13-10-107. Compensation of municipal judges. (1) The municipal governing body shall provide by ordinance for the salary of the municipal and assistant judges. Such salary shall be a fixed annual compensation and payable on a monthly or other periodic basis. The municipal governing body may pay any substitute judge appointed pursuant to section 13-10-105 (1)(b) based upon the number of court sessions served by such judge.

(2) (Deleted by amendment, L. 91, p. 742, § 2, effective April 4, 1991.)
C.R.S. § 13-17.5-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 17.5 / Section 13-17.5-105
13-17.5-105. Proceedings before magistrate
Status: in_force

13-17.5-105. Proceedings before magistrate. As provided by sections 13-5-201 and 13-6-501, district and county court magistrates may preside over inmate motions filed pursuant to section 13-16-103 and motions filed pursuant to the Colorado rules of civil procedure to dispose of the inmate's action without the necessity of trial.
C.R.S. § 13-22-302 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 3 / Section 13-22-302
13-22-302. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-22-302. Definitions. As used in this part 3, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Arbitration" means the referral of a dispute to one or more neutral third parties for a decision based on evidence and testimony provided by the disputants.

(1.3) "Chief justice" means the chief justice of the Colorado supreme court.

(1.7) "Director" means the director of the office of dispute resolution.

(2) "Early neutral evaluation" means an early intervention in a lawsuit by a court-appointed evaluator to narrow, eliminate, and simplify issues and assist in case planning and management. Settlement of the case may occur under early neutral evaluation.

(2.1) "Fact finding" means an investigation of a dispute by a public or private body that examines the issues and facts in a case and may or may not recommend settlement procedures.

(2.3) "Med-arb" means a process in which parties begin by mediation, and failing settlement, the same neutral third party acts as arbitrator of the remaining issues.

(2.4) "Mediation" means an intervention in dispute negotiations by a trained neutral third party with the purpose of assisting the parties to reach their own solution.

(2.5) "Mediation communication" means any oral or written communication prepared or expressed for the purposes of, in the course of, or pursuant to, any mediation services proceeding or dispute resolution program proceeding, including, but not limited to, any memoranda, notes, records, or work product of a mediator, mediation organization, or party; except that a written agreement to enter into a mediation service proceeding or dispute resolution proceeding, or a final written agreement reached as a result of a mediation service proceeding or dispute resolution proceeding, which has been fully executed, is not a mediation communication unless otherwise agreed upon by the parties.

(2.7) "Mediation organization" means any public or private corporation, partnership, or association which provides mediation services or dispute resolution programs through a mediator or mediators.

(3) "Mediation services" or "dispute resolution programs" means a process by which parties involved in a dispute, whether or not an action has been filed in court, agree to enter into one or more settlement discussions with a mediator in order to resolve their dispute.

(4) "Mediator" means a trained individual who assists disputants to reach a mutually acceptable resolution of their disputes by identifying and evaluating alternatives.

(4.3) "Mini-trial" means a structured settlement process in which the principals involved meet at a hearing before a neutral advisor to present the merits of each side of the dispute and attempt to formulate a voluntary settlement.

(4.5) "Multi-door courthouse concepts" means that form of alternative dispute resolution in which the parties select any combination of problem solving methods designed to achieve effective resolution, including, but not limited to, arbitration, early neutral evaluation, med-arb, mini-trials, settlement conference, special masters, and summary jury trials.

(5) "Office" means the office of dispute resolution.

(6) "Party" means a mediation participant other than the mediator and may be a person, public officer, corporation, partnership, association, or other organization or entity, either public or private.

(7) "Settlement conference" means an informal assessment and negotiation session conducted by a legal professional who hears both sides of the case and may advise the parties on the law and precedent relating to the dispute and suggest a settlement.

(8) "Special master" means a court-appointed magistrate, auditor, or examiner who, subject to specifications and limitations stated in the court order, shall exercise the power to regulate all proceedings in every hearing before such special master, and to do all acts and take all measures necessary or proper for compliance with the court's order.

(9) "Summary jury trial" means summary presentations in complex cases before a jury empaneled to make findings which may or may not be binding.
C.R.S. § 13-5-111 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-111
13-5-111. Tenth district
Status: in_force

13-5-111. Tenth district. (1) The tenth judicial district shall be composed of the county of Pueblo.

(2) (a) The number of judges for the tenth judicial district shall be six.

(b) Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2008, the number of judges for the tenth judicial district shall be seven.

(c) Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2019, the number of judges for the tenth judicial district is eight.
C.R.S. § 13-80-103.9 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 80 / Section 13-80-103.9
13-80-103.9. Limitation of actions - failure to perform a background check by a public entity
Status: in_force

13-80-103.9. Limitation of actions - failure to perform a background check by a public entity - injury to a child. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a) "Child" means a person under eighteen years of age.

(b) "Education employment required background check" means complying with sections 22-2-119 and 22-32-109.7, C.R.S.

(c) "Sexual offense against a child" shall include all offenses listed in section 18-3-411 (1), C.R.S.

(2) Notwithstanding any other statute of limitations specified in this article or any other provision of law, a civil action, as described in subsection (3) of this section, against a school district or charter school for failure to perform an education employment required background check may be brought at any time within two years after the age of majority of the plaintiff.

(3) In bringing a civil action for failure to perform an education employment required background check pursuant to this section, a plaintiff shall make a prima facie showing of the following facts and circumstances:

(a) The school district or charter school, in hiring an individual to work with children or in a setting with children, or the department of education did not perform an education employment required background check of the individual, and the failure to conduct the required background check was the result of the school district's or charter school's deliberate indifference or reckless disregard of its obligations to conduct the background check as provided by law; ordinary negligence or unintentional oversight is not sufficient.

(b) The individual, at the time of hiring, had a criminal record that included one or more convictions for the offense of sexual assault as described in section 18-3-402, C.R.S., for a sexual offense against a child, or for child abuse as described in section 18-6-401, C.R.S., or the individual had been dismissed or had resigned from a school district under the circumstances described in section 22-32-109.7 (1)(b), C.R.S.; and

(c) The individual committed one of the following offenses against a child with whom the individual came in contact in the course of his or her employment with the school district or charter school:

(I) Sexual assault as described in section 18-3-402, C.R.S.;

(II) Sexual offense against a child; or

(III) Child abuse as described in section 18-6-401, C.R.S.

(4) An action may not be brought pursuant to subsection (3) of this section if the defendant is deceased or is incapacitated to the extent that the school district or charter school is incapable of rendering a defense to the action.
C.R.S. § 13-71-143 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 71 / Section 13-71-143
13-71-143. Grand jurors - vacancies
Status: in_force

13-71-143. Grand jurors - vacancies. Vacancies which exist on a grand jury panel shall be filled in accordance with section 13-72-106.
C.R.S. § 13-5.5-116 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.5 / Section 13-5.5-116
13-5.5-116. Private right of action - definition
Status: in_force

13-5.5-116. Private right of action - definition. (1) Final actions of the state commission are subject to judicial review as provided for in this section. For purposes of this section, "final action" means a rule, guideline, or procedure adopted by the state commission pursuant to this article 5.5. A "final action" does not include a final recommendation regarding a justice or a judge that is made by the state commission or a district commission pursuant to section 13-5.5-108 or 13-5.5-109, an improvement plan developed pursuant to section 13-5.5-110, surveys developed pursuant to section 13-5.5-105 (2)(d), or any aspect of an individual justice's or judge's individual judicial performance evaluation.

(2) A person adversely affected or aggrieved by a final action of the state commission may commence an action for judicial review in the Denver district court within thirty-five days after such action becomes effective. Upon a finding by the court that irreparable injury would otherwise result, the reviewing court shall postpone the effective date of the state commission's action to preserve the rights of the parties, pending conclusion of the review proceedings.

(3) If the court finds no error, it shall affirm the state commission's final action. If the court finds that the state commission's action is arbitrary or capricious; a denial of a statutory right; contrary to constitutional right, power, privilege, or immunity; in excess of statutory jurisdiction, authority, purposes, or limitations; not in accord with the procedures or procedural limitations set forth in this article 5.5 or as otherwise required by law; an abuse or clearly unwarranted exercise of discretion; based upon findings of fact that are clearly erroneous on the whole record; unsupported by substantial evidence when the record is considered as a whole; or otherwise contrary to law, then the court shall hold the action unlawful, set it aside, restrain enforcement, and afford such other relief as may be appropriate. In all cases under review, the court shall determine all questions of law, interpret the statutory and constitutional provisions involved, and apply the interpretation to the facts duly found or established.
C.R.S. § 13-30-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 30 / Section 13-30-104
13-30-104. Judicial compensation adjustment - annual general appropriations bill
Status: in_force

13-30-104. Judicial compensation adjustment - annual general appropriations bill. (1) Effective July 1, 1988, the annual compensation of justices and judges in effect on the preceding June 30, as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(a) to (1)(g) and (1)(j), shall be increased by four thousand five hundred dollars, and the annual compensation of all special associate, associate, and assistant county judges shall be adjusted as a percentage of such amount as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(k).

(2) (a) Effective July 1, 1995, the annual compensation of justices and judges in effect on the preceding June 30, as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(a) to (1)(g) and (1)(j) and subsection (1) of this section, shall be increased by four thousand dollars, and the annual compensation of all special associate, associate, and assistant county judges shall be adjusted as a percentage of such amount as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(k).

(b) Effective July 1, 1996, the annual compensation of justices and judges in effect on the preceding June 30, as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(a) to (1)(g) and (1)(j), subsection (1) of this section, and paragraph (a) of this subsection (2), shall be increased by three thousand dollars, and the annual compensation of all special associate, associate, and assistant county judges shall be adjusted as a percentage of such amount as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(k).

(c) Effective July 1, 1997, the annual compensation of justices and judges in effect on the preceding June 30, as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(a) to (1)(g) and (1)(j), subsection (1) of this section, and paragraphs (a) and (b) of this subsection (2), shall be increased by three thousand dollars, and the annual compensation of all special associate, associate, and assistant county judges shall be adjusted as a percentage of such amount as provided in section 13-30-103 (1)(k).

(3) For the fiscal year commencing July 1, 1999, and for each fiscal year thereafter, the increase over and above the provisions set forth in this section and section 13-30-103, if any, in compensation of justices and judges shall be determined by the general assembly as set forth in the annual general appropriations bill. Any increase in judicial compensation set forth in an annual general appropriations bill shall be an increase only for the fiscal year of the annual general appropriations bill in which the amount is specified and shall not constitute an increase for any other fiscal year. It is the intent of the general assembly that an increase in judicial compensation specified in an annual general appropriations bill shall be added to the compensation set forth in this section and section 13-30-103 and shall not represent a statutory change.
C.R.S. § 13-4-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 4 / Section 13-4-110
13-4-110. Determination of jurisdiction - transfer of cases
Status: in_force

13-4-110. Determination of jurisdiction - transfer of cases. (1) (a) When a party in interest alleges, or the court is of the opinion, that a case before the court of appeals is not properly within the jurisdiction of the court of appeals, the court of appeals shall refer the case to the supreme court. The supreme court shall decide the question of jurisdiction in a summary manner, and its determination shall be conclusive.

(b) A party in interest shall allege that a case is not properly within the jurisdiction of the court of appeals by motion filed with the court of appeals within twenty-one days after the date the record is filed with the clerk of the court of appeals, failing which any objection to jurisdiction by a party in interest shall be waived.

(2) Any case within the jurisdiction of the court of appeals which is filed erroneously in the supreme court shall be transferred to the court of appeals by the supreme court.

(3) No case filed either in the supreme court or the court of appeals shall be dismissed for having been filed in the wrong court but shall be transferred and considered properly filed in the court which the supreme court determines has jurisdiction.
C.R.S. § 13-22-208 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 2 / Section 13-22-208
13-22-208. Provisional remedies
Status: in_force

13-22-208. Provisional remedies. (1) Before an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act, the court, upon motion of a party to an arbitration proceeding and for good cause shown, may enter an order for provisional remedies to protect the effectiveness of the arbitration proceeding to the same extent and under the same conditions as if the controversy were the subject of a civil action.

(2) After an arbitrator is appointed and is authorized and able to act:

(a) The arbitrator may issue such orders for provisional remedies, including interim awards, as the arbitrator finds necessary to protect the effectiveness of the arbitration proceeding and to promote the fair and expeditious resolution of the controversy, to the same extent and under the same conditions as if the controversy were the subject of a civil action; and

(b) A party to an arbitration proceeding may request the court to issue an order for a provisional remedy only if the matter is urgent and the arbitrator is not able to act timely or the arbitrator cannot provide an adequate remedy.

(3) A party does not waive a right of arbitration by making a motion under subsection (1) or (2) of this section.
C.R.S. § 13-8-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 8 / Section 13-8-105
13-8-105. Qualifications of judges
Status: in_force

13-8-105. Qualifications of judges. A judge of the juvenile court shall be a qualified elector of the city and county of Denver at the time of his election or selection and shall have been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado for five years at such time. He shall be a resident of the city and county of Denver during his term of office.
C.R.S. § 13-21-126 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 1 / Section 13-21-126
13-21-126. Funeral picketing - legislative declaration - definitions - damages
Status: in_force

13-21-126. Funeral picketing - legislative declaration - definitions - damages. (1) The general assembly finds and declares that:

(a) One of the fundamental reasons we humans organize ourselves into societies is to ritually assist in and recognize the grieving process;

(b) Funeral picketing disrupts that fundamental grieving process;

(c) Funeral picketing intentionally inflicts severe emotional distress on the mourners; and

(d) Full opportunity exists under the terms and provisions of this section for the exercise of freedom of speech and other constitutional rights other than at and during the funeral.

(2) The general assembly, therefore, determines it is necessary to enact this section in order to:

(a) Protect the privacy of the mourners during the funeral; and

(b) Preserve a funeral-site atmosphere that enhances the grieving process.

(3) As used in this section:

(a) "Funeral" means the ceremonies, rituals, processions, and memorial services held in connection with the final disposition or memorial of a deceased person, including the assembly and dispersal of the mourners.

(b) "Funeral picketing" means a public demonstration at a funeral site during the funeral that is reasonably calculated to inflict severe emotional distress on the mourners.

(c) "Funeral site" means a church, synagogue, mosque, funeral home, mortuary, gravesite, mausoleum, or other place where a funeral is being conducted.

(d) "Mourner" means a member of the decedent's immediate family at the funeral.

(4) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly engage in funeral picketing within one hundred feet of the funeral site or to engage in electronically amplified funeral picketing within one hundred fifty feet of the funeral site.

(5) (a) Each mourner shall be entitled to recover reasonable damages, but not less than one thousand dollars, together with reasonable attorney fees and costs from each person who violates subsection (4) of this section.

(b) The court shall impose joint and several liability on any person who:

(I) Violates subsection (4) of this section by acting in concert with one or more other persons; or

(II) Consciously conspires with one or more other persons and deliberately pursues a common plan or design to commit a violation of subsection (4) of this section.
C.R.S. § 13-22-305 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 3 / Section 13-22-305
13-22-305. Mediation services
Status: in_force

13-22-305. Mediation services. (1) In order to resolve disputes between persons or organizations, dispute resolution programs shall be established or made available in such judicial districts or combinations of such districts as shall be designated by the chief justice of the supreme court, subject to moneys available for such purpose. For all office of dispute resolution programs, the director shall establish rules, regulations, and procedures for the prompt resolution of disputes. Such rules, regulations, and procedures shall be designed to establish a simple nonadversary format for the resolution of disputes by neutral mediators in an informal setting for the purpose of allowing each participant, on a voluntary basis, to define and articulate the participant's particular problem for the possible resolution of such dispute.

(2) Persons involved in a dispute shall be eligible for the mediation services set forth in this section before or after the filing of an action in either the county or the district court.

(3) Each party who uses the mediation services or ancillary forms of alternative dispute resolution in section 13-22-313 of the office of dispute resolution shall pay a fee as prescribed by order of the supreme court. Fees shall be set at a level necessary to cover the reasonable and necessary expenses of operating the program. Any fee may be waived at the discretion of the director. The fees established in this part 3 shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the dispute resolution fund created in section 13-22-310.

(4) All rules, regulations, and procedures established pursuant to this section shall be subject to the approval of the chief justice.

(5) No adjudication, sanction, or penalty may be made or imposed by any mediator or the director.

(6) The liability of mediators shall be limited to willful or wanton misconduct.
C.R.S. § 13-80-114 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 80 / Section 13-80-114
13-80-114. Promise by one of parties in joint interest
Status: in_force

13-80-114. Promise by one of parties in joint interest. No joint debtor, obligor, or his personal representative or successor shall lose the benefit of the provisions of this article so as to be chargeable by reason only of any acknowledgment, promise, or payment made by any other of them.
C.R.S. § 13-81-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 81 / Section 13-81-101
13-81-101. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-81-101. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Applicable statute of limitations" means any statute of limitations which would apply in a similar case to a person not a person under disability.

(2) "Legal representative" means a guardian, conservator, personal representative, executor, or administrator duly appointed by a court having jurisdiction of any person under disability or his estate.

(3) "Person under disability" means any person who is a minor under eighteen years of age, a mental incompetent, or a person under other legal disability and who does not have a legal guardian.

(4) "Take action" means the bringing, commencement, maintenance, or prosecution of any action, suit, or proceeding to enforce any right, or the assertion of any such right in any other manner, affirmatively or by way of defense. "Take action" shall also include exercising the right to elect to receive a lump-sum payment on behalf of the plaintiff in a civil action for purposes of section 13-64-205 (1)(f) when the legal representative determines that the election is in the best interest of the plaintiff.
C.R.S. § 13-90.5-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 90.5 / Section 13-90.5-107
13-90.5-107. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

13-90.5-107. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this uniform act, consideration must be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
C.R.S. § 13-93-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-105
13-93-105. Supreme court may strike name
Status: in_force

13-93-105. Supreme court may strike name. No person whose name is not subscribed to or written on the said roll, with the day and year when the same was subscribed thereto or written thereon, shall be admitted to practice as an attorney- or counselor-at-law within this state under the penalty mentioned in section 13-93-108, anything in this article 93 to the contrary notwithstanding; and the justices of the supreme court in open court, at their discretion, shall have power to strike the name of any attorney- or counselor-at-law from the roll for malconduct in his or her office.
C.R.S. § 13-22-502 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 5 / Section 13-22-502
13-22-502. Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

13-22-502. Legislative declaration. The general assembly finds and declares that it is the policy of the state of Colorado to encourage parties to international commercial or noncommercial agreements or transactions to resolve disputes arising from such agreements or transactions, when appropriate, through arbitration, mediation, or conciliation. Therefore, it is the intent of the general assembly that arbitration and ancillary forms of alternative dispute resolution be made available to resolve international disputes.
C.R.S. § 13-2-123 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 2 / Section 13-2-123
13-2-123. Duty of reporter
Status: in_force

13-2-123. Duty of reporter. It is the duty of the reporter of the decisions of said courts, within four months after a sufficient number of opinions to constitute a volume of the prescribed size have been delivered to him, to compile and prepare the same for publication, together with such other proceedings of the supreme court as the justices thereof may designate for insertion in such volume, with syllabi, title pages, digest, and table of cases reported.
C.R.S. § 13-14-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 14 / Section 13-14-102
13-14-102. Civil protection orders - legislative declaration
Status: repealed

13-14-102. Civil protection orders - legislative declaration. (Repealed)
C.R.S. § 13-2-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 2 / Section 13-2-105
13-2-105. Continuance of causes
Status: in_force

13-2-105. Continuance of causes. All matters, suits, and causes undisposed of at any term of the supreme court shall stand continued to the next succeeding term.
C.R.S. § 13-17-202 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 17 / Part 2 / Section 13-17-202
13-17-202. Award of actual costs and fees when offer of settlement was made
Status: in_force

13-17-202. Award of actual costs and fees when offer of settlement was made. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any other statute to the contrary, except as provided in section 24-10-106.3, C.R.S., in any civil action of any nature commenced or appealed in any court of record in this state:

(I) If the plaintiff serves an offer of settlement in writing at any time more than fourteen days before the commencement of the trial that is rejected by the defendant, and the plaintiff recovers a final judgment in excess of the amount offered, then the plaintiff shall be awarded actual costs accruing after the offer of settlement to be paid by the defendant.

(II) If the defendant serves an offer of settlement in writing at any time more than fourteen days before the commencement of the trial that is rejected by the plaintiff, and the plaintiff does not recover a final judgment in excess of the amount offered, then the defendant shall be awarded actual costs accruing after the offer of settlement to be paid by the plaintiff. However, as provided in section 13-16-104, if the plaintiff is the prevailing party in the action, the plaintiff's final judgment shall include the amount of the plaintiff's actual costs that accrued prior to the offer of settlement.

(III) If an offer of settlement is not accepted in writing within fourteen days after service of the offer, the offer shall be deemed rejected, and the party who made the offer is not precluded from making a subsequent offer. Evidence thereof is not admissible except in a proceeding to determine costs.

(IV) If an offer of settlement is accepted in writing within fourteen days after service of the offer, the offer of settlement shall constitute a binding settlement agreement, fully enforceable by the court in which the civil action is pending.

(V) An offer of settlement under this section shall remain open for at least fourteen days from the date of service unless withdrawn by service of withdrawal of the offer of settlement.

(VI) An offer of settlement served at any time fourteen days or less before the commencement of the trial shall not be subject to this section, and evidence thereof is not admissible for any purpose.

(b) For purposes of this section, "actual costs" shall not include attorney fees but shall mean costs actually paid or owed by the party, or his or her attorneys or agents, in connection with the case, including but not limited to filing fees, subpoena fees, reasonable expert witness fees, copying costs, court reporter fees, reasonable investigative expenses and fees, reasonable travel expenses, exhibit or visual aid preparation or presentation expenses, legal research expenses, and all other similar fees and expenses.

(2) When comparing the amount of any offer of settlement to the amount of a final judgment actually awarded, any amount of the final judgment representing interest subsequent to the date of the offer in settlement shall not be considered.

(3) When the liability of one party to another has been determined by verdict or order or judgment, but the amount or extent of the liability remains to be determined by further proceedings, the party adjudged liable may make an offer of settlement, which shall have the same effect as an offer made before trial (except with respect to costs already incurred) if it is served pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
C.R.S. § 13-50.5-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 50.5 / Section 13-50.5-103
13-50.5-103. Pro rata shares
Status: in_force

13-50.5-103. Pro rata shares. The relative degrees of fault of the joint tortfeasors shall be used in determining their pro rata shares.
C.R.S. § 13-9-114 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 9 / Section 13-9-114
13-9-114. Seal
Status: in_force

13-9-114. Seal. The probate court shall have a seal, bearing upon the face thereof the words: "The Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado".
C.R.S. § 13-25-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 25 / Section 13-25-110
13-25-110. Patent - copy of record
Status: in_force

13-25-110. Patent - copy of record. Any patent may be read in evidence in the first instance without further proof of its execution. Copy of the record of such patent is entitled to be read in evidence under such regulations as are provided for the admission of a copy of the record of deeds.
C.R.S. § 13-1-119 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 1 / Part 1 / Section 13-1-119
13-1-119. Judgment record and register of actions open for inspection
Status: in_force

13-1-119. Judgment record and register of actions open for inspection. The judgment record and register of actions shall be open at all times during office hours for the inspection of the public without charge, and it is the duty of the clerk to arrange the several records kept by him in such manner as to facilitate their inspection. In addition to paper records, such information may also be presented on microfilm or computer terminal.
C.R.S. § 13-5-139 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-139
13-5-139. Transfer of information from orders for child support and maintenance to child s
Status: repealed

13-5-139. Transfer of information from orders for child support and maintenance to child support enforcement agency - payment of support and maintenance. (1) On and after July 1, 1991, and contingent upon the executive director of the department of human services notifying the state court administrator that a particular county or judicial district is ready to implement and participate in the family support registry created in section 26-13-114, C.R.S., the clerk of the court of every judicial district in the state shall transfer the information described in section 26-13-114 (7), C.R.S., to the delegate child support enforcement unit within five working days after entry or modification of a court order or filing of an administrative order in any IV-D case, as defined in section 26-13-102.5 (2), C.R.S.

(2) to (4) Repealed.
C.R.S. § 13-33-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 33 / Section 13-33-102
13-33-102. Fees of witnesses
Status: in_force

13-33-102. Fees of witnesses.

(1) to (3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 2010, (HB 10-1291), ch. 325, p. 1505, § 1, effective July 1, 2010.)

(4) Witnesses in courts of record called to testify only to an opinion founded on special study or experience in any branch of science or to make scientific or professional examinations and state the result thereof shall receive compensation, to be fixed by the court, with reference to the value of the time employed and the degree of learning or skill required.

(5) Witness fees for attending criminal trials in any court of record, except a municipal court or the county court of the city and county of Denver, shall be paid as costs as provided in section 16-18-101, C.R.S.

(6) Notwithstanding the provisions of subsections (4) and (5) of this section, the witness fee specified in this section shall not be paid to any witness who at the time of testifying is in the legal custody of any state or federal agency or any local law enforcement agency and whose transportation to court is provided at government expense.
C.R.S. § 13-93-114 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-114
13-93-114. Attorney's lien - notice of claim filed
Status: in_force

13-93-114. Attorney's lien - notice of claim filed. All attorneys- and counselors-at-law shall have a lien on any money, property, choses in action, or claims and demands in their hands, on any judgment they may have obtained or assisted in obtaining, in whole or in part, and on any and all claims and demands in suit for any fees or balance of fees due or to become due from any client. In the case of demands in suit and in the case of judgments obtained in whole or in part by any attorney, such attorney may file, with the clerk of the court wherein such cause is pending, notice of his or her claim as lienor, setting forth specifically the agreement of compensation between such attorney and his or her client, which notice, duly entered of record, shall be notice to all persons and to all parties, including the judgment creditor, to all persons in the case against whom a demand exists, and to all persons claiming by, through, or under any person having a demand in suit or having obtained a judgment that the attorney whose appearance is thus entered has a first lien on such demand in suit or on such judgment for the amount of his or her fees. Such notice of lien shall not be presented in any manner to the jury in the case in which the same is filed. Such lien may be enforced by the proper civil action.
C.R.S. § 13-9-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 9 / Section 13-9-103
13-9-103. Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

13-9-103. Jurisdiction. (1) The probate court of the city and county of Denver has original and exclusive jurisdiction in said city and county of:

(a) The administration, settlement, and distribution of estates of decedents, wards, and absentees;

(b) Property vested in any person under a legal disability but paid to or held by another for such person's use or benefit as authorized by court order or as authorized by a power contained in a will or trust instrument;

(c) Property vested in any minor pursuant to the "Colorado Uniform Transfers to Minors Act", or any predecessor act thereto, or any act having a substantially similar legal effect;

(d) The probate of wills;

(e) The granting of letters testamentary, of administration, of guardianship, and of conservatorship;

(f) The administration of guardianships of minors and of persons declared mentally incompetent and of conservatorships of persons with mental health disorders or persons with an intellectual and developmental disability and of absentees;

(g) Proceedings under article 23 of title 17 and articles 10 to 15 of title 27, C.R.S.;

(h) The determination of heirship in probate proceedings and the devolution of title to property in probate proceedings;

(i) Actions on the official bonds of fiduciaries appointed by it;

(j) The construction of wills;

(k) The administration of testamentary trusts, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section; and

(l) All other probate matters.

(2) If a testamentary trust is established by the will of the decedent and if it appears that it was not the intention of the testator that the court should continue the administration of the estate after the payment in full of all debts and legacies except the trust property, the court shall proceed to final settlement of such estate as in other cases, order the trust fund or property to be turned over to the trustee as such, and shall not require the filing of inventories and accounts, or supervise the administration of the trust; except that any party in interest of such trust, including the trustee thereof, may invoke the jurisdiction of the probate court with respect to any matters pertaining to the administration or distribution of such trust or to construe the will under which it was established.

(3) The court has jurisdiction to determine every legal and equitable question arising in connection with decedents', wards', and absentees' estates, so far as the question concerns any person who is before the court by reason of any asserted right in any of the property of the estate or by reason of any asserted obligation to the estate, including, without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the jurisdiction:

(a) To give full and complete legal and equitable relief in any case in which it is alleged that the decedent breached an agreement to make or not to make a will;

(b) In any case in which a district court could grant such relief in a separate action brought therein, to impose or raise a trust with respect to any of the property of the decedent or any property in the name of the decedent, individually or in any other capacity, in any case in which the demand for such relief arises in connection with the administration of the estate of a decedent;

(c) To partition any of the real or personal property of any estate in connection with the settlement thereof.

(4) Nothing in this article shall prevent any district court sitting in law or equity from construing a will which is not before the probate court or from determining questions arising in connection with trusts which are not under the jurisdiction of the probate court.

(5) The court has jurisdiction to determine every legal and equitable question arising out of or in connection with express trusts.

(6) The provisions of articles 10 to 20 of title 15, article 23 of title 17, and articles 10 to 15 of title 27, C.R.S., shall govern the issuance and service and proof of service of any process, notice, citation, writ, or order of court and shall govern all other proceedings had pursuant to the powers of the court recited in subsections (1) and (2) of this section. The Colorado rules of civil procedure shall govern such matters when the proceedings are had pursuant to the powers granted to the court under any of the other provisions of this section.

(7) With respect to any trust established by or for an individual with his or her assets, income, or property of any kind, notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary, the court shall not authorize, direct, or ratify any trust that either has the effect of qualifying or purports to qualify the trust beneficiary for federal supplemental security income, or public or medical assistance pursuant to title 26, C.R.S., unless the trust meets the criteria set forth in sections 15-14-412.6 to 15-14-412.9, C.R.S., and any rule adopted by the medical services board pursuant to section 25.5-6-103, C.R.S.
C.R.S. § 13-74-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 74 / Section 13-74-101
13-74-101. Petition for impaneling - determination by chief judge
Status: in_force

13-74-101. Petition for impaneling - determination by chief judge. When the district attorney deems it to be in the public interest to convene a grand jury which has jurisdiction extending beyond the boundaries of any single county, he may petition the chief judge of any district court for an order in accordance with the provisions of this article. Said chief judge shall, for good cause shown, order the impaneling of a judicial district grand jury which shall have judicial districtwide jurisdiction. If a judicial district grand jury is impaneled pursuant to this article, there is no need to impanel a county grand jury pursuant to article 72 of this title.
C.R.S. § 13-71-116.5 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 71 / Section 13-71-116.5
13-71-116.5. Postponement related to co-employee jury service
Status: in_force

13-71-116.5. Postponement related to co-employee jury service. Upon notice by an employee, a jury commissioner shall postpone and reschedule the service of a summoned juror who is regularly employed by an employer with five or fewer full-time employees or their equivalent if, during the same period, another employee of the employer has been summoned for jury service. A postponement issued pursuant to this section shall not affect a person's right to a postponement of jury service pursuant to section 13-71-116.
C.R.S. § 13-93-303 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 3 / Section 13-93-303
13-93-303. No discrimination - issuance of license
Status: in_force

13-93-303. No discrimination - issuance of license. An individual shall not deny another individual a license to practice law as a legal paraprofessional on account of race, creed, color, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, or ancestry.
C.R.S. § 13-8-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 8 / Section 13-8-107
13-8-107. Term of office
Status: in_force

13-8-107. Term of office. The term of office of a judge of the juvenile court of the city and county of Denver shall be six years.
C.R.S. § 13-63-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 63 / Section 13-63-101
13-63-101. Default judgments in civil actions - affidavit
Status: in_force

13-63-101. Default judgments in civil actions - affidavit. (1) In every civil action in which the default of a party against whom a judgment for affirmative relief is sought has been entered, the court may enter judgment based upon affidavit of the party seeking such affirmative relief.

(2) The court may require such supporting evidence as it may deem helpful to the disposition of the issues in addition to an affidavit and may, upon its own motion, require that a formal hearing be held to determine any and all issues presented by the pleadings.
C.R.S. § 13-2-109 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 2 / Section 13-2-109
13-2-109. Rules of criminal procedure
Status: in_force

13-2-109. Rules of criminal procedure. (1) The supreme court has the power to prescribe, from time to time, rules of pleading, practice, and procedure with respect to all proceedings in all criminal cases in all courts of the state of Colorado.

(2) The supreme court shall fix the dates when such rules take effect and the extent to which they apply to proceedings then pending.
C.R.S. § 13-25-121 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 25 / Section 13-25-121
13-25-121. Reports of death
Status: in_force

13-25-121. Reports of death. A written finding of actual death, made by the secretary of the Army, the secretary of the Navy, or other officer or employee of the United States authorized to make such finding pursuant to the federal missing persons act (50 U.S.C. app. supp. 1001-17), as now or hereafter amended, or a duly certified copy of such finding may be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as evidence of the death of the person therein found to be dead in place of and with like effect as a state certificate of death. A written finding by such federal officer or employee of presumed death because missing in action or a duly certified copy of such finding after one year from the cessation of war in that theater of war where missing may be received in any court, office, or other place in this state as evidence of the death of the person therein found presumed dead and the date, circumstances, and place of disappearance.
C.R.S. § 13-1-401 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 1 / Part 4 / Section 13-1-401
13-1-401. Legislative declaration
Status: repealed

13-1-401. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby finds and declares that:

(a) Access to courts is a cornerstone of Colorado's republican form of government and is therefore a matter of statewide concern. Civil arrest of a person at a courthouse or on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding, threatens the values of public access and the core functions of courts and is considered an unreasonable and unlawful seizure whether undertaken by a local, state, or federal officer.

(b) Courts have the affirmative obligation to assert their powers to ensure order and efficient functioning in their proceedings through exercising their contempt power and issuing writs in order to protect the dignity, independence, and integrity of proceedings;

(c) There exists from English common law a privilege from civil arrest at a courthouse and on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding. The common law of England is "the rule of decision, and shall be considered as of full force until repealed by legislative authority" pursuant to section 2-4-211, and the common law privilege from civil arrest has not been legislatively repealed.

(d) The general assembly has the power to protect Colorado's court proceedings in order to preserve Colorado's republican form of government and has previously codified the privilege from arrest in specific circumstances to protect the proper functioning of courts; and

(e) This act clarifies Colorado law with respect to court access and judicial power to enforce the protection in order to ensure court access and to prevent interruption of the administration of justice, and clarifies that the protection extends to proceedings conducted under the authority of a court, including, but not limited to, probation and pretrial services.

(2) Nothing in this part 4 narrows, or in any way lessens, any rights or protections from civil arrest at a courthouse or on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding, under common law, statute, the United States constitution, the state constitution, or the remedies available for violations of those rights or privileges.
C.R.S. § 13-20-1003 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 20 / Part 10 / Section 13-20-1003
13-20-1003. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-20-1003. Definitions. As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) (a) "Alternative forum" means a functioning governmental division with judicial powers that may provide redress for a claim, without regard to whether the redress provided is equivalent to the redress provided under Colorado law, and that may exercise jurisdiction over the parties.

(b) An alternative forum shall still be an alternative forum if the statute of limitations for that forum has expired.

(2) "Discovery" means the procedures described in chapter 4 of the Colorado rules of civil procedure.

(3) "Resident" means a resident of the state of Colorado or a person who intends to return to Colorado despite establishing temporary residency elsewhere or despite a temporary absence from Colorado, without regard to the person's country of citizenship or national origin. "Resident" does not mean a person who adopts a residence in Colorado in whole or in part to avoid the application of this part 10.
C.R.S. § 13-6-311 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 3 / Section 13-6-311
13-6-311. Appeals from county court - simplified procedure
Status: repealed

13-6-311. Appeals from county court - simplified procedure. (1) (a) If either party in a civil action believes that the judgment of the county court is in error, he or she may appeal to the district court by filing notice of appeal in the county court within fourteen days after the date of entry of judgment and by filing within the said fourteen days an appeal bond with the clerk of the county court. The bond shall be furnished by a corporate surety authorized and licensed to do business in this state as surety, or one or more sufficient private sureties, or may be a cash deposit by the appellant and, if the appeal is taken by the plaintiff, shall be conditioned to pay the costs of the appeal and the counterclaim, if any, and, if the appeal is taken by the defendant, shall be conditioned to pay the costs and judgment if the appealing party fails. The bond shall be approved by the judge or the clerk.

(b) Upon filing of the notice of appeal, the posting and approval of the bond, and the deposit by the appellant of an estimated fee in advance for preparing the record, the county court shall discontinue all further proceedings and recall any execution issued. The appellant shall then docket his or her appeal in the district court. A motion for new trial is not required as a condition of appeal. If a motion for new trial is made within fourteen days, the time for appeal shall be extended until fourteen days after disposition of the motion, but only matters raised on the motion for new trial shall be considered on an appeal thereafter.

(2) (a) Upon the deposit of the estimated record fee, the clerk of the court shall prepare and issue as soon as possible a record of the proceedings in the county court, including the summons, the complaint, proof of service, and the judgment. The record shall also include a transcription of such part of the actual evidence and other proceedings as the parties may designate or, in lieu of transcription, to which they may stipulate. If a stenographic record has been maintained or the parties agree to stipulate, the party appealing shall lodge with the clerk of the court the reporter's transcript of the designated evidence or proceedings or a stipulation covering such items within forty-two days after the filing of the notice of appeal. If the proceedings have been recorded electronically, the transcription of designated evidence and proceedings shall be prepared in the office of the clerk of the county court, either by him or her or under his or her supervision, within forty-two days after the filing of the notice of appeal.

(b) The clerk shall notify, in writing, the opposing parties of the completion of the record, and the parties have fourteen days within which to file objections. If none are received, the record shall be certified forthwith by the clerk. If objections are made, the parties shall be called for hearing and the objections settled by the county judge as soon as possible and the record then certified.

(3) When the record has been duly certified and any additional fees therefor paid, it shall be filed with the clerk of the district court by the clerk of the county court, and the opposing parties shall be notified of such filing by the clerk of the county court.

(4) A written brief setting out matters relied upon as constituting error and outlining any arguments to be made shall be filed in the district court by the appellant within twenty-one days after filing of the record therein. A copy of the brief shall be served on the appellee. The appellee may file an answering brief within twenty-one days after such service. In the discretion of the district court, time for filing of briefs and answers may be extended.

(5) Unless there is further review by the supreme court upon writ of certiorari and pursuant to the rules of that court, after final disposition of the appeal by the district court, the judgment on appeal therein shall be certified to the county court for action as directed by the district court, except upon trials de novo held in the district court or in cases in which the judgment is modified, in which cases the judgment shall be that of the district court and enforced therefrom.

(6) Repealed.
C.R.S. § 13-40-109 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 40 / Section 13-40-109
13-40-109. Jurisdiction of courts
Status: in_force

13-40-109. Jurisdiction of courts. The district courts in their respective districts and county courts in their respective counties have jurisdiction of all cases of forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer arising pursuant to this article 40, and the person entitled to the possession of any premises may recover possession thereof by action brought in any of said courts in the manner provided in this article 40. On and after January 1, 2019, in all actions brought before county courts pursuant to section 13-40-104 (1)(f) to (1)(i), where the allegations of the complaint are put in issue by a verified answer and in actions in which the verified answer alleges a monthly rental value of the property in excess of twenty-five thousand dollars, the county court, upon the filing of said answer, shall suspend all proceedings therein and certify said cause and transmit the papers therein to the district court of the same county. Causes so certified by the county court shall be proceeded within the courts to which they have been so certified in all respects as if originally begun in the court to which they have been certified. On and after January 1, 2019, the jurisdiction of the county court to enter judgment for rent, or damages, or both and to render judgment on a counterclaim in forcible entry and detainer shall be limited to a total of twenty-five thousand dollars in favor of either party, exclusive of costs and attorney fees.
C.R.S. § 13-62.3-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.3 / Section 13-62.3-105
13-62.3-105. Effect of registration
Status: in_force

13-62.3-105. Effect of registration. (1) Subject to subsection (2) of this section, a Canadian judgment registered under section 13-62.3-104 has the same effect provided in section 13-62-107 for a judgment determined by a court to be entitled to recognition.

(2) A Canadian judgment registered under section 13-62.3-104 may not be enforced by sale or other disposition of property, or by seizure of property or garnishment, until thirty-five calendar days after service of notice of registration under section 13-62.3-106. The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time. This subsection (2) does not preclude use of relief available under law of this state other than this article 62.3 to prevent dissipation, disposition, or removal of property.
C.R.S. § 13-71-124 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 71 / Section 13-71-124
13-71-124. Delegation of authority to jury commissioner
Status: in_force

13-71-124. Delegation of authority to jury commissioner. The state court administrator or the court may delegate to jury commissioners such authority as is appropriate for the efficient administration of this article.
C.R.S. § 13-32-105.5 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 32 / Section 13-32-105.5
13-32-105.5. Docket fees - reduction by rule
Status: in_force

13-32-105.5. Docket fees - reduction by rule. Notwithstanding the amount specified for any fee in this article, the chief justice of the supreme court by rule or as otherwise provided by law may reduce the amount of one or more of the fees if necessary pursuant to section 24-75-402 (3), C.R.S., to reduce the uncommitted reserves of the fund to which all or any portion of one or more of the fees is credited. After the uncommitted reserves of the fund are sufficiently reduced, the chief justice by rule or as otherwise provided by law may increase the amount of one or more of the fees as provided in section 24-75-402 (4), C.R.S.
C.R.S. § 13-22-226 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 2 / Section 13-22-226
13-22-226. Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

13-22-226. Jurisdiction. (1) A court having jurisdiction over the controversy and the parties may enforce an agreement to arbitrate.

(2) An agreement to arbitrate providing for arbitration in this state confers jurisdiction on the court to enter judgment on an award under this part 2.
C.R.S. § 13-21-805 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 8 / Section 13-21-805
13-21-805. Nonexclusiveness - exceptions to liability - joinder
Status: in_force

13-21-805. Nonexclusiveness - exceptions to liability - joinder. (1) Any cause of action established by this part 8 shall be in addition to and not in lieu of any other cause of action available to a plaintiff.

(2) A person whose possession, use, or distribution of illegal drugs is authorized by law is not liable for damages under this part 8.

(3) A law enforcement officer or agency, the state, or a person acting at the direction of a law enforcement officer or agency or the state is not liable for participating in the marketing of illegal drugs if the participation is in furtherance of an official investigation.

(4) Two or more persons may join together in one action under section 13-21-804 if any portion of the period of illegal drug use of the individual illegal drug user whose actions resulted in the damages to one plaintiff overlaps with the period of illegal drug use of the individual illegal drug users whose actions resulted in the damages to every other plaintiff.

(5) A third party shall not pay damages awarded under this part 8 or provide a defense or money for a defense on behalf of an insured under a contract of insurance or indemnification.
C.R.S. § 13-5-112 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-112
13-5-112. Eleventh district
Status: in_force

13-5-112. Eleventh district. (1) The eleventh judicial district shall be composed of the counties of Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park.

(2) (a) The number of judges for the eleventh judicial district shall be three.

(b) Subject to available appropriations, effective July 1, 2007, the number of judges for the eleventh judicial district shall be four.

(3) The eleventh judicial district shall be divided into two divisions. The northern division shall consist of the counties of Chaffee and Park, and the southern division shall consist of the counties of Fremont and Custer. One judge of the district shall maintain his official residence and chambers in the northern division of the district, one judge shall maintain his official residence and chambers in the southern division of the district, and one judge shall sit in both divisions as assigned by the chief judge. Travel and maintenance expenses shall be allowed a judge of the district only when he is outside the county of his official residence. For all other purposes the district shall be considered as a single entity. The allocation of judges to the northern and southern divisions shall be made by court rule. In the event that the judges of the district are unable to agree upon an allocation by rule, the matter shall be determined by the chief justice of the supreme court.
C.R.S. § 13-55-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 55 / Section 13-55-103
13-55-103. Proceedings for sale stayed
Status: in_force

13-55-103. Proceedings for sale stayed. Upon the filing of a written claim of exemption, all further proceedings with relation to the sale or other disposition of said property shall be stayed until the matter of such claim of exemption is determined.
C.R.S. § 13-22-202 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 2 / Section 13-22-202
13-22-202. Notice
Status: in_force

13-22-202. Notice. (1) Except as otherwise provided in this part 2, a person gives notice to another person by taking action that is reasonably necessary to inform the other person in ordinary course, whether or not the other person acquires knowledge of the notice.

(2) A person has notice if the person has knowledge of the notice or has received notice.

(3) A person receives notice when it comes to the person's attention or the notice is delivered at the person's place of residence or place of business, or at another location held out by the person as a place of delivery of such communications.
C.R.S. § 13-45-117 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 45 / Section 13-45-117
13-45-117. Forfeitures go to use of prisoner
Status: in_force

13-45-117. Forfeitures go to use of prisoner. All pecuniary forfeitures under this article shall inure to the use of the party for whose benefit the writ of habeas corpus issued and shall be sued for and recovered, with costs, in the name of the state by every person aggrieved.
C.R.S. § 13-72-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 72 / Section 13-72-105
13-72-105. Oath of foreman - jurors
Status: in_force

13-72-105. Oath of foreman - jurors. (1) Before a grand jury enters upon its duties, an oath or affirmation shall be administered to the foreman, as follows:

"You, as foreman of this inquest, do solemnly swear or affirm that you will diligently inquire into, and true presentment make, of all such matters and things as shall be given you in charge, or shall otherwise come to your knowledge touching the present service; you will present no person through malice, hatred, or ill will, and that you will leave no one unpresented through fear, favor, or affection, or for any fee or reward or the hope or promise thereof; that you will keep secret your own counsel and that of your fellows touching the present service, and that in all your presentments, you will present the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth, according to the best of your skill and understanding, so help you God."

(2) An oath or affirmation shall be administered to the other grand jurors as follows:

"You and each of you do solemnly swear or affirm that you will well and truly keep and observe the oath that" A.B.,"your foreman, has just taken before you, so help you God."
C.R.S. § 13-27-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 27 / Section 13-27-108
13-27-108. Relation to "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act"
Status: in_force

13-27-108. Relation to "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act". This article 27 modifies, limits, and supersedes the federal "Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act", 15 U.S.C. sec. 7001, et seq., but does not modify, limit, or supersede section 101 (c) of that act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 7001 (c), or authorize electronic delivery of any of the notices described in section 103 (b) of that act, 15 U.S.C. sec. 7003 (b).
C.R.S. § 13-85-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 85 / Section 13-85-102
13-85-102. Definitions
Status: repealed

13-85-102. Definitions. As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Fixed guideway mass transit system" means the fixed guideway mass transit system authorized by section 32-9-107.5, C.R.S.

(2) Repealed.

(3) "Regional transportation district" means the regional transportation district established by article 9 of title 32, C.R.S.

(4) Repealed.
C.R.S. § 13-51.5-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 51.5 / Section 13-51.5-103
13-51.5-103. Request for administrative record - certification - time limits
Status: in_force

13-51.5-103. Request for administrative record - certification - time limits. (1) Unless the court specifically orders otherwise upon a showing of good cause for delay, a defendant governmental body or officer shall file the record pursuant to rule 106 (a)(4)(III), C.R.C.P., or any successor rule thereto within thirty-five days after the filing of the complaint.

(2) Except as otherwise provided in this section, all aspects of the proceeding shall be conducted in accordance with the Colorado rules of civil procedure, including without limitation C.R.C.P. 106 and any successor thereto.
C.R.S. § 13-93-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-102
13-93-102. No discrimination - issuance of license
Status: in_force

13-93-102. No discrimination - issuance of license. A person shall not deny an individual a license to practice on account of race, creed, color, religion, disability, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, or ancestry.
C.R.S. § 13-22-205 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 2 / Section 13-22-205
13-22-205. Application for judicial relief
Status: in_force

13-22-205. Application for judicial relief. (1) Except as otherwise provided in section 13-22-228, an application for judicial relief under this part 2 must be made by motion to the court and heard in the manner provided by law or court rule for making and hearing motions.

(2) Unless a civil action involving the agreement to arbitrate is pending, notice of an initial motion to the court under this part 2 must be served in the manner provided by law for the service of a summons in a civil action. Otherwise, notice of the motion must be given in the manner provided by law or court rule for serving motions in pending cases.
C.R.S. § 13-14-111 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 14 / Section 13-14-111
13-14-111. Transfer of wireless telephone service in domestic abuse cases - definitions
Status: in_force

13-14-111. Transfer of wireless telephone service in domestic abuse cases - definitions. (1) In addition to the options described in section 13-14-103 (1)(b), as part of a request for a temporary or permanent protection order in a case involving domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, the court may enter an order directing a wireless telephone service provider to transfer the financial responsibility for and rights to a wireless telephone number or numbers to the petitioner if the petitioner:

(a) Is not the account holder; and

(b) Proves by a preponderance of the evidence that the petitioner and any minor children in the petitioner's care are the primary users of each wireless telephone number that the petitioner requested be transferred pursuant to this section.

(2) (a) An order transferring the financial responsibility for and rights to a wireless telephone number or numbers to a petitioner pursuant to this section must be a separate written order that is directed to the wireless telephone service provider.

(b) The order must list the name and billing telephone number of the account holder, the name and contact information of the petitioner to whom the telephone number or numbers will be transferred, and each telephone number to be transferred to the petitioner.

(c) The court shall ensure that the petitioner's contact information is not provided to the account holder in proceedings held pursuant to this article 14.

(d) The order must be sent or delivered in person or electronically by the petitioner to the wireless telephone service provider's registered agent.

(e) A wireless telephone service provider must terminate the account holder's use of a telephone number that the court has ordered to be transferred to the petitioner pursuant to this section unless the wireless telephone service provider notifies the petitioner and the court within five business days after the wireless telephone service provider receives the order either that an account holder named in the order has terminated the account or that the requested transfer cannot be effectuated due to differences in network technology that prevent functionality of a device on the network or due to geographic limitations on network or service availability.

(3) A transfer ordered pursuant to this section does not preclude a wireless telephone service provider from applying any routine and customary requirements for account establishment to the petitioner as part of the transfer of financial responsibility for a wireless telephone number or numbers and any devices attached to the number or numbers, including, without limitation, identification, financial information, and customer preferences.

(4) A wireless telephone service provider is immune from civil liability for complying with an order to transfer a telephone number pursuant to this section.

(5) For purposes of this section:

(a) "Account holder" means a respondent who has a civil protection order issued against them, the underlying basis of which includes an act of domestic violence, sexual violence, or stalking, and maintains an account with a wireless telephone service provider.

(b) "Financial responsibility" means an obligation to pay service fees and other costs and charges associated with a telephone number.

(c) "Wireless telephone service provider" means a person or entity that provides or resells commercial mobile service, as defined in section 47 U.S.C. sec. 332 (d)(1).
C.R.S. § 13-5-125 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 1 / Section 13-5-125
13-5-125. Clerks to keep records
Status: in_force

13-5-125. Clerks to keep records. The clerks of district courts shall keep the financial records prescribed by the state court administrator under the provisions of section 13-3-106.
C.R.S. § 13-20-703 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 20 / Part 7 / Section 13-20-703
13-20-703. Environmental third-party liability - ownership
Status: in_force

13-20-703. Environmental third-party liability - ownership. (1) Except as preempted by federal law, no person or entity shall be deemed to be an owner or operator of real or personal property who, without participating in the management of the subject real or personal property, holds indicia of ownership primarily to protect a security or lienhold interest in the subject real or personal property or in the property in which the subject real or personal property is located.

(2) No lender-owner or representative shall, by virtue of becoming the owner of real or personal property, be liable for any third-party liability arising from contamination or pollution emanating from said property prior to the date that title vests in the lender-owner or representative.

(3) No lender-owner or representative shall, by virtue of becoming the owner of real or personal property, be liable for any third-party liability arising from contamination or pollution emanating from said property during the period of ownership so long as, and to the extent that, it does not knowingly or recklessly cause new contamination or pollution or does not knowingly or recklessly allow others to cause new contamination or pollution if lender-owner has caused an environmental professional to conduct a visual inspection of the property and a record search of the recorded chain of title documents regarding the real property for the prior fifty years to determine the presence and condition of hazardous waste or substances, obvious contamination, or pollution and, if found by the enforcing agency to be in noncompliance with federal or state laws, takes steps to assure compliance with applicable laws. This subsection (3) shall apply to the lender-owner as long as it makes reasonable efforts to resell the property.

(4) This section shall not affect any liability expressly created under federal or state health or environmental statutes, regulations, permits, or orders.
C.R.S. § 13-2-119 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 2 / Section 13-2-119
13-2-119. Disposition of fees
Status: in_force

13-2-119. Disposition of fees. (1) At the end of each month, all fees collected by the clerk of the supreme court during said month, except fees for admission to the bar and attorney registration fees, shall be deposited by the clerk with the state treasurer, by whom the same shall be kept separate and apart from all other funds in the state treasurer's hands.

(2) (Deleted by amendment, L. 98, p. 685, § 1, effective July 1, 1998.)
C.R.S. § 13-16-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 16 / Section 13-16-104
13-16-104. When plaintiff recovers costs
Status: in_force

13-16-104. When plaintiff recovers costs. If any person sues in any court of this state in any action, real, personal, or mixed, or upon any statute for any offense or wrong immediately personal to the plaintiff and recovers any debt or damages in such action, then the plaintiff or demandant shall have judgment to recover against the defendant his costs to be taxed; and the same shall be recovered, together with the debt or damages, by execution, except in the cases mentioned in this article.
C.R.S. § 13-22-214 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 2 / Section 13-22-214
13-22-214. Immunity of arbitrator - competency to testify - attorney fees and costs
Status: in_force

13-22-214. Immunity of arbitrator - competency to testify - attorney fees and costs. (1) An arbitrator or an arbitration organization acting in the capacity of an arbitrator is immune from civil liability to the same extent as a judge of a court of this state acting in a judicial capacity.

(2) The immunity afforded by this section is in addition to, and not in lieu of, or in derogation of, immunity conferred under any other provision of law.

(3) The failure of an arbitrator to make a disclosure required by section 13-22-212 shall not cause any loss of immunity that is granted under this section.

(4) (a) In a judicial proceeding, administrative proceeding, or other similar proceeding, an arbitrator or representative of an arbitration organization shall not be competent to testify and may not be required to produce records as to any statement, conduct, decision, or ruling that occurred during the arbitration proceeding, to the same extent as a judge of a court of this state acting in a judicial capacity.

(b) This subsection (4) shall not apply:

(I) To the extent necessary to determine the claim of an arbitrator, arbitration organization, or representative of the arbitration organization against a party to the arbitration proceeding; or

(II) To a hearing on a motion to vacate an award under section 13-22-223 (1)(a) or (1)(b) if the movant makes a prima facie showing that a ground for vacating the award exists.

(5) If a person commences a civil action against an arbitrator, arbitration organization, or representative of an arbitration organization arising from the services of the arbitrator, organization, or representative, or if a person seeks to compel an arbitrator or a representative of an arbitration organization to testify or produce records in violation of subsection (4) of this section, and the court decides that the arbitrator, arbitration organization, or representative of an arbitration organization is immune from civil liability or that the arbitrator or representative of the organization is not competent to testify, the court shall award to the arbitrator, organization, or representative reasonable attorney fees and reasonable expenses of litigation.
C.R.S. § 13-71-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 71 / Section 13-71-106
13-71-106. Jury commissioners
Status: in_force

13-71-106. Jury commissioners. The chief judge of each judicial district shall appoint a jury commissioner for each county within that judicial district. Each jury commissioner shall be compensated as determined by the supreme court pursuant to section 13-3-105, but no court employee who serves as a jury commissioner shall receive any compensation in addition to a regular salary.
C.R.S. § 13-74-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 74 / Section 13-74-108
13-74-108. Costs and expenses
Status: in_force

13-74-108. Costs and expenses. The costs and expenses incurred in impaneling a judicial district grand jury and in the performance of its functions and duties shall be paid by the state out of funds appropriated to the judicial department.
C.R.S. § 13-74-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 74 / Section 13-74-107
13-74-107. Return of indictment - designation of venue - consolidation of indictments - sea
Status: in_force

13-74-107. Return of indictment - designation of venue - consolidation of indictments - sealing of indictments. (1) Any indictment by a judicial district grand jury shall be returned to the chief judge without any designation of venue. Thereupon, the judge shall, by order, designate the county of venue for the purpose of trial. The judge may, by order, direct the consolidation of an indictment returned by a county grand jury with an indictment returned by a judicial district grand jury and fix venue for trial.

(2) The court, upon motion of the district attorney, shall order the indictment to be sealed and no person may disclose the existence of the indictment until the defendant is in custody or has been admitted to bail except when necessary for the issuance or execution of a warrant or summons.
C.R.S. § 13-3-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 3 / Section 13-3-108
13-3-108. Maintenance of court facilities - capital improvements
Status: in_force

13-3-108. Maintenance of court facilities - capital improvements. (1) The board of county commissioners in each county shall continue to have the responsibility of providing and maintaining adequate courtrooms and other court facilities including janitorial service, except as otherwise provided in this section.

(2) The court administrator, subject to the approval of the chief justice, shall prepare annually a capital construction budget. The capital construction budget shall specify: The additional court housing facilities required for each court; the estimated cost of such additional structures or facilities and whether such additional court structures or facilities will include space used by other governmental units for nonjudicial purposes; and a detailed report on the present court facilities currently in use and the reasons for their inadequacy.

(3) (Deleted by amendment, L. 97, p. 1482, § 38, effective June 3, 1997.)

(4) (a) The chief justice is authorized to approve payment of state funds for the construction of any capital improvement facilities to be used for judicial purposes authorized and approved by the general assembly.

(b) The court administrator, with the approval of the chief justice, shall enter into leasing agreements with the governing body of the appropriate local unit of government when joint construction is authorized, or when the approved facilities are also to be used for nonjudicial purposes. The leasing agreement shall provide for the payment of state funds for that portion of the construction costs related to the operation of the courts.

(5) Construction or remodeling of any court or court-related facility shall be commenced only with prior approval of the chief justice of the Colorado supreme court after consultation with the board of county commissioners; except that a board of county commissioners, at its discretion, may take such actions.
C.R.S. § 13-21-406 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 4 / Section 13-21-406
13-21-406. Comparative fault as measure of damages
Status: repealed

13-21-406. Comparative fault as measure of damages. (1) In any product liability action, the fault of the person suffering the harm, as well as the fault of all others who are parties to the action for causing the harm, shall be compared by the trier of fact in accordance with this section. The fault of the person suffering the harm shall not bar such person, or a party bringing an action on behalf of such a person, or his estate, or his heirs from recovering damages, but the award of damages to such person or the party bringing the action shall be diminished in proportion to the amount of causal fault attributed to the person suffering the harm. If any party is claiming damages for a decedent's wrongful death, the fault of the decedent, if any, shall be imputed to such party.

(2) Where comparative fault in any such action is an issue, the jury shall return special verdicts, or, in the absence of a jury, the court shall make special findings determining the percentage of fault attributable to each of the persons to whom some fault is attributed and determining the total amount of damages sustained by each of the claimants. The entry of judgment shall be made by the court, and no general verdict shall be returned by the jury.

(3) Repealed.

(4) The provisions of section 13-21-111 do not apply to any product liability action.
C.R.S. § 13-62.3-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.3 / Section 13-62.3-107
13-62.3-107. Petition to vacate registration
Status: in_force

13-62.3-107. Petition to vacate registration. (1) Not later than thirty-five days after notice under section 13-62.3-106 is served, the person against whom the judgment was registered may petition the court to vacate the registration. The court for cause may provide for a shorter or longer time.

(2) A petition under this section may assert only:

(a) A ground that could be asserted to deny recognition of the judgment under the "Uniform Foreign-country Money Judgments Recognition Act", article 62 of this title 13; or

(b) A failure to comply with the requirements of this article 62.3 for registration of the judgment.

(3) A petition under this section does not itself stay enforcement of the registered judgment.

(4) If the court grants a petition under this section, the registration is vacated and any act under the registration to enforce the registered judgment is void.

(5) If the court grants a petition under this section on a ground under subsection (2)(a) of this section, the court also shall render an order denying recognition of the Canadian judgment. An order rendered under this subsection (5) has the same effect as an order denying recognition to a judgment on the same ground under the "Uniform Foreign-country Money Judgments Recognition Act", article 62 of this title 13.
C.R.S. § 13-16-112 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 16 / Section 13-16-112
13-16-112. Number of witness fees taxed
Status: in_force

13-16-112. Number of witness fees taxed. In no case in the district court shall the fees of more than four witnesses be taxed against the party against whom judgment is given for costs, unless the court certifies on its minutes that more than four witnesses were really necessary, in which case the clerk shall tax the costs of as many witnesses as the court so certifies.
C.R.S. § 13-10-118 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 10 / Section 13-10-118
13-10-118. Notice - scope
Status: in_force

13-10-118. Notice - scope. (1) Appeals may be taken by filing with the clerk of the municipal court a notice of appeal, in duplicate. The notice of appeal shall set forth the title of the case; the name and address of the appellant and appellant's attorney, if any; identification of the offense or violation of which the appellant was convicted; a statement of the judgment, including its date and any fines or sentences imposed; and a statement that the appellant appeals from the judgment. The notice of appeal shall be signed by the appellant or his attorney.

(2) The taking of an appeal shall not permit the retrial of any matter of which the appellant has been acquitted, or any conjoined charge from the conviction of which he does not seek to appeal.
C.R.S. § 13-24-117 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 24 / Section 13-24-117
13-24-117. Privilege against disclosure for collaborative law communication - admissibility
Status: in_force

13-24-117. Privilege against disclosure for collaborative law communication - admissibility - discovery. (1) Subject to sections 13-24-118 and 13-24-119, a collaborative law communication is privileged under subsection (2) of this section, is not subject to discovery, and is not admissible in evidence in any proceeding except as agreed by the parties and nonparty participants, if any, in a signed participation agreement or later agreement signed by both parties and nonparty participants, if any, and except as noted in this article 24.

(2) In a proceeding, the following privileges apply:

(a) A party may refuse to disclose, and may prevent any other person from disclosing, a collaborative law communication; and

(b) A nonparty participant or a collaborative law attorney may refuse to disclose, and may prevent any other person from disclosing, a collaborative law communication except as agreed by both parties and nonparty participants, if any, in writing.

(3) Evidence or information, including but not limited to disclosures made pursuant to rule 16.2 of the Colorado rules of civil procedure, as amended, that is otherwise admissible to a tribunal or subject to discovery does not become inadmissible or protected from discovery solely because of its disclosure or use in a collaborative law process.
C.R.S. § 13-5.7-202 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.7 / Part 2 / Section 13-5.7-202
13-5.7-202. Creation and purpose
Status: in_force

13-5.7-202. Creation and purpose. There is created as a special purpose authority, as defined in section 24-77-102, the equal justice authority, which is a body corporate and a political subdivision of the state, which shall not be an agency of state government and shall not be subject to administrative direction by any department, commission, board, bureau, or agency of the state. The authority is responsible for distributing the equal justice fee pursuant to section 13-5.7-206 for the purpose of providing equal access to legal aid services and to increase efficiency of the court system for all court users.
C.R.S. § 13-6-417 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 4 / Section 13-6-417
13-6-417. Execution and proceedings subsequent to judgment
Status: in_force

13-6-417. Execution and proceedings subsequent to judgment. Execution and proceedings subsequent to judgment entered in the small claims division may be processed in the small claims division and shall be the same as in a civil action in the county court as provided by law.
C.R.S. § 13-5.3-111 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.3 / Section 13-5.3-111
13-5.3-111. Requests for evaluation - manner - confidential requests
Status: in_force

13-5.3-111. Requests for evaluation - manner - confidential requests. (1) In addition to any other method permitted by the commission or office, a person may submit a request for evaluation by mail or online. The office shall develop an online request for evaluation form that is accessible from the commission's public website.

(2) The commission and office shall permit a person to submit a confidential or anonymous request for evaluation.
C.R.S. § 13-3-114.5 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 3 / Section 13-3-114.5
13-3-114.5. State court administrator - reimbursement of monetary amounts paid following a v
Status: in_force

13-3-114.5. State court administrator - reimbursement of monetary amounts paid following a vacated conviction or amended order of restitution. Within twenty-eight days after receipt of an order from a district or county court for payment of a refund of monetary amounts paid, the state court administrator shall issue a refund payment to the person who established eligibility under section 18-1.3-703.
C.R.S. § 13-54.5-108.5 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 54.5 / Section 13-54.5-108.5
13-54.5-108.5. Garnishee not required to assert exemption
Status: in_force

13-54.5-108.5. Garnishee not required to assert exemption. A garnishee shall not be required to deduct, set up, or plead any exemption for or on behalf of a judgment debtor, except as set forth in the writ.
C.R.S. § 13-62.1-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.1 / Section 13-62.1-104
13-62.1-104. Determining money of the claim
Status: in_force

13-62.1-104. Determining money of the claim. (1) The money in which the parties to a transaction have agreed that payment is to be made is the proper money of the claim for payment.

(2) If the parties to a transaction have not otherwise agreed, the proper money of the claim, as in each case may be appropriate, is the money:

(a) Regularly used between the parties as a matter of usage or course of dealing;

(b) Used at the time of a transaction in international trade, by trade usage or common practice, for valuing or settling transactions in the particular commodity or service involved; or

(c) In which the loss was ultimately felt or will be incurred by the party claimant.
C.R.S. § 13-62.1-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.1 / Section 13-62.1-110
13-62.1-110. Enforcement of foreign judgments
Status: in_force

13-62.1-110. Enforcement of foreign judgments. (1) If an action is brought to enforce a judgment of another jurisdiction expressed in a foreign money and the judgment is recognized in this state as enforceable, the enforcing judgment must be entered as provided in section 13-62.1-107, whether or not the foreign judgment confers an option to pay in an equivalent amount of United States dollars.

(2) A foreign judgment may be [filed] [docketed] [recorded] in accordance with any rule or statute of this state providing a procedure for its recognition and enforcement.

(3) A satisfaction or partial payment made upon the foreign judgment, on proof thereof, must be credited against the amount of foreign money specified in the judgment, notwithstanding the entry of judgment in this state.

(4) A judgment entered on a foreign-money claim only in United States dollars in another state must be enforced in this state in United States dollars only.
C.R.S. § 13-6-416 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 4 / Section 13-6-416
13-6-416. Facilities
Status: in_force

13-6-416. Facilities. No county shall be required to furnish new facilities pursuant to this part 4.
C.R.S. § 13-9-120 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 9 / Section 13-9-120
13-9-120. Fees
Status: in_force

13-9-120. Fees. The fees charged by the probate court and the clerk thereof shall be those provided in article 32 of this title.
C.R.S. § 13-21-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 1 / Section 13-21-104
13-21-104. Damages for using animal left for keeping
Status: in_force

13-21-104. Damages for using animal left for keeping. If any person keeping a public ranch or stable uses or allows to be used, without the consent of the owner, any horse, ox, mule, or ass that may have been left with him to be ranched or fed, he shall forfeit to the owner all ranch or stable fees that may be due upon such animal used and the additional sum of five dollars for each day such animal has been used, to be collected in the same manner as other debts.
C.R.S. § 13-45-116 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 45 / Section 13-45-116
13-45-116. Detention after release - penalty
Status: in_force

13-45-116. Detention after release - penalty. Any person, knowing that another has been discharged by order of a competent tribunal on a habeas corpus, who, contrary to the provisions of this article, arrests or detains him again, for the same cause which was shown on the return of such writ, shall forfeit five hundred dollars for the first offense and one thousand dollars for every subsequent offense.
C.R.S. § 13-64-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 64 / Part 1 / Section 13-64-101
13-64-101. Short title
Status: in_force

13-64-101. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Health Care Availability Act".
C.R.S. § 13-5.5-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.5 / Section 13-5.5-103
13-5.5-103. Office on judicial performance evaluation - executive director - duties - oversi
Status: in_force

13-5.5-103. Office on judicial performance evaluation - executive director - duties - oversight. (1) The office on judicial performance evaluation is established in the judicial department. The state commission on judicial performance, established pursuant to section 13-5.5-104, shall oversee the office.

(2) The state commission shall appoint an executive director of the office. The executive director serves at the pleasure of the state commission. The executive director's compensation is the same as that which the general assembly establishes for a judge of the district court. The state commission shall not reduce the executive director's compensation during the time that he or she serves as executive director. The executive director shall hire additional staff for the office as necessary and as approved by the state commission.

(3) Subject to the state commission's supervision, the office shall:

(a) Staff the state and district commissions when directed to do so by the state commission;

(b) Train state and district commissioners as needed and requested;

(c) Collect and disseminate data on judicial performance evaluations, including judicial performance surveys developed, collected, and distributed, pursuant to section 13-5.5-105 (2);

(d) Conduct public education efforts concerning the judicial performance evaluation process and the recommendations made by the state and district commissions;

(e) Measure public awareness of the judicial performance evaluation process through regular polling; and

(f) Complete any other duties as assigned by the state commission.

(4) Office expenses are paid for from the state commission on judicial performance cash fund created pursuant to section 13-5.5-115.
C.R.S. § 13-22-708 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 7 / Section 13-22-708
13-22-708. Limitations
Status: in_force

13-22-708. Limitations. (1) This part 7 shall in no way be construed so as to:

(a) Require any minor to submit to an abortion; or

(b) Prevent any minor from withdrawing her consent previously given to have an abortion; or

(c) Permit anything less than fully informed consent before submitting to an abortion.

(2) This part 7 shall in no way be construed as either ratifying, granting or otherwise establishing an abortion right for minors independently of any other regulation, statute or court decision which may now or hereafter limit or abridge access to abortion by minors.
C.R.S. § 13-93-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-107
13-93-107. Judge not to act as attorney
Status: in_force

13-93-107. Judge not to act as attorney. It is unlawful for judges of the district, county, and municipal courts to counsel or advise in or write any petition or answer or other pleadings in any proceeding, or to perform any service as attorney- or counselor-at-law, or to be interested in any profits or emoluments arising out of any practice in any of said courts, except costs in their own courts; except that county judges in counties of such classes as may be specified by the laws relating to county courts, if licensed attorneys, may practice in courts other than the county court and in matters that have not come before the county court; and further, municipal judges, if licensed attorneys, may practice in courts other than the municipal court and in matters that have not come before the municipal court.
C.R.S. § 13-3-119 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 3 / Section 13-3-119
13-3-119. Data-sharing task force between state and municipal courts - creation - legislat
Status: repealed

13-3-119. Data-sharing task force between state and municipal courts - creation - legislative declaration - repeal. (Repealed)
C.R.S. § 13-22-501 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 5 / Section 13-22-501
13-22-501. Short title
Status: in_force

13-22-501. Short title. This part 5 shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado International Dispute Resolution Act".
C.R.S. § 13-6-213 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 2 / Section 13-6-213
13-6-213. Bond of clerk
Status: repealed

13-6-213. Bond of clerk. (Repealed)
C.R.S. § 13-14.5-116 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 14.5 / Section 13-14.5-116
13-14.5-116. Severability
Status: in_force

13-14.5-116. Severability. If any provision of this article 14.5 or the application thereof to any person or circumstance is held invalid, such invalidity does not affect other provisions or applications of this article 14.5 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this article 14.5 are declared to be severable.
C.R.S. § 13-21-108.2 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 1 / Section 13-21-108.2
13-21-108.2. Persons rendering emergency assistance - competitive sports - exemption from civ
Status: in_force

13-21-108.2. Persons rendering emergency assistance - competitive sports - exemption from civil liability. (1) (a) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, a person licensed as a physician, osteopath, chiropractor, nurse, physical therapist, podiatrist, dentist, or optometrist or certified or licensed as an emergency medical service provider under part 2 of article 3.5 of title 25, who, in good faith and without compensation, renders emergency care or emergency assistance, including sideline or on-field care as a team health-care provider, to an individual requiring emergency care or emergency assistance as a result of having engaged in a competitive sport is not liable for civil damages as a result of acts or omissions by the physician, osteopath, chiropractor, nurse, physical therapist, podiatrist, dentist, or optometrist, or person certified or licensed as an emergency medical service provider under part 2 of article 3.5 of title 25.

(b) The provisions of this subsection (1) apply to the rendering of emergency care or emergency assistance to a minor even if the physician, osteopath, chiropractor, nurse, physical therapist, podiatrist, dentist, emergency medical service provider, or optometrist does not obtain permission from the parent or legal guardian of the minor before rendering the care or assistance; except that, if a parent or guardian refuses the rendering of emergency care, this subsection (1) does not apply.

(2) The exemption from civil liability described in subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:

(a) Acts or omissions that constitute gross negligence or willful and wanton conduct; or

(b) Acts or omissions that are outside the scope of the license held by the physician, osteopath, chiropractor, nurse, physical therapist, podiatrist, dentist, or optometrist or outside the scope of the certificate or license held by an emergency medical service provider under part 2 of article 3.5 of title 25.

(3) As used in this section, "competitive sport" means a sport conducted as part of a program sponsored by a public or private school that provides instruction in any grade from kindergarten through twelfth grade or sponsored by a public or private college or university or by any league, club, or organization that promotes sporting events.

(4) The general assembly declares that the intent of this section is to clarify and not to expand or limit the scope of section 13-21-108.
C.R.S. § 13-91-101 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 91 / Section 13-91-101
13-91-101. Short title
Status: in_force

13-91-101. Short title. This article shall be known and may be cited as the "Office of the Child's Representative Act".
C.R.S. § 13-6-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 1 / Section 13-6-104
13-6-104. Original civil jurisdiction
Status: repealed

13-6-104. Original civil jurisdiction. (1) On and after January 1, 2019, the county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in civil actions, suits, and proceedings in which the debt, damage, or value of the personal property claimed does not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars, including by way of further example, and not limitation, jurisdiction to hear and determine actions in tort and assess damages therein not to exceed twenty-five thousand dollars. The county court shall also have jurisdiction of counterclaims in all such actions when the counterclaim does not exceed twenty-five thousand dollars.

(2) The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in actions to foreclose liens pursuant to article 20 of title 38 and in cases of forcible entry, forcible detainer, or unlawful detainer, except when such cases involve the boundary or title to real property and except as provided in section 13-40-109. Judgment in the county court for rent, damages on account of unlawful detention, damages for injury to property, and damages incurred under article 20 of title 38 pursuant to this subsection (2) shall not exceed a total of twenty-five thousand dollars, exclusive of costs and attorney fees, nor shall the county court on and after January 1, 2019, have jurisdiction if the monthly rental value of the property exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars.

(3) The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court in petitions for change of name.

(4) Repealed.

(5) The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court to issue temporary and permanent civil restraining orders as provided in article 14 of this title.

(6) (Deleted by amendment, L. 99, p. 501, § 5, effective July 1, 1999.)

(7) The county court shall have concurrent original jurisdiction with the district court to hear actions brought pursuant to section 25-8-607, C.R.S.

(8) The county court shall have original jurisdiction in hearings concerning the impoundment of motor vehicles pursuant to section 42-13-106, C.R.S.

(9) (Deleted by amendment, L. 99, p. 501, § 5, effective July 1, 1999.)
C.R.S. § 13-25-109 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 25 / Section 13-25-109
13-25-109. Recording of patents to land
Status: in_force

13-25-109. Recording of patents to land. Any person to whom any patent to any land, whether agricultural or mineral, situate in this state, has been issued from the government of the United States may have same recorded in the office of the recorder of deeds of the county wherein such lands are situate upon presentation of the same at the proper office.
C.R.S. § 13-22-507 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 5 / Section 13-22-507
13-22-507. Immunity
Status: in_force

13-22-507. Immunity. None of the arbitrators, mediators, conciliators, witnesses, parties, or representatives of the parties involved in the arbitration, mediation, or conciliation of an international dispute pursuant to this part 5 shall be subject to service of process on any civil matter while such persons are present in this state for the purpose of participating in the arbitration, mediation, or conciliation of that international dispute.
C.R.S. § 13-62.1-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.1 / Section 13-62.1-103
13-62.1-103. Variation by agreement
Status: in_force

13-62.1-103. Variation by agreement. (1) The effect of this article may be varied by agreement of the parties made before or after commencement of an action or distribution proceeding or the entry of judgment.

(2) Parties to a transaction may agree upon the money to be used in a transaction giving rise to a foreign-money claim and may agree to use different moneys for different aspects of the transaction. Stating the price in a foreign money for one aspect of a transaction does not alone require the use of that money for other aspects of the transaction.
C.R.S. § 13-62-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62 / Section 13-62-103
13-62-103. Applicability
Status: in_force

13-62-103. Applicability. (1) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2) of this section, this article applies to a foreign-country judgment to the extent that the judgment:

(a) Grants or denies recovery of a sum of money; and

(b) Under the law of the foreign country where rendered, is final, conclusive, and enforceable.

(2) This article does not apply to a foreign-country judgment, even if the judgment grants or denies recovery of a sum of money, to the extent that the judgment is:

(a) A judgment for taxes;

(b) A fine or other penalty; or

(c) A judgment for divorce, support, or maintenance, or other judgment rendered in connection with domestic relations.

(3) A party seeking recognition of a foreign-country judgment has the burden of establishing that this article applies to the foreign-country judgment.
C.R.S. § 13-1-136 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 1 / Part 1 / Section 13-1-136
13-1-136. Civil protection orders - single set of forms
Status: in_force

13-1-136. Civil protection orders - single set of forms. (1) The general assembly hereby finds that the statutes provide for the issuance of several types of civil protection orders to protect the public, but that many of these protection orders have many elements in common. The general assembly also finds that consolidating the various forms for issuing and verifying service of civil protection orders and creating, to the extent possible, a standardized set of forms that will be applicable to the issuance and service of civil protection orders will simplify the procedures for issuing these protection orders and enhance the efficient use of the courts' and citizens' time and resources.

(2) On or before July 1, 2003, the state court administrator, pursuant to the rule-making authority of the Colorado supreme court, shall design and make available to the courts copies of a standardized set of forms that shall be used in the issuance and verification of service of civil protection orders issued pursuant to article 14 of this title or section 14-10-108, C.R.S., or rule 365 of the Colorado rules of county court civil procedure. The state court administrator shall design the standardized set of forms in such a manner as to make the forms easy to understand and use and in such a manner as will facilitate and improve the procedure for requesting, issuing, and enforcing civil protection orders.

(3) In developing the standardized set of forms for the issuance and verification of service of civil protection orders pursuant to this section, the state court administrator shall work with representatives of municipal, county, and district court judges, law enforcement, a member of the Colorado bar association, and representatives of other interested groups.
C.R.S. § 13-32-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 32 / Section 13-32-106
13-32-106. Fee bill and application of fees
Status: in_force

13-32-106. Fee bill and application of fees. Any person in interest in any cause is entitled to a certified bill of costs or fees specifically itemized. All fees collected by any clerk or judge shall be paid over to the state treasurer as provided by law, except as provided in section 30-1-112, C.R.S. No clerk of any court of record shall certify a record to the supreme court or to any other court until he collects all clerk's costs and fees then due and payable from the person ordering the record, unless otherwise ordered by the court in which the record reposes or by the court to which the cause was transferred or appealed, or from which appellate review as provided by law and the Colorado appellate rules may issue.
C.R.S. § 13-71-133 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 71 / Section 13-71-133
13-71-133. Enforcement of employer's duty to compensate jurors
Status: in_force

13-71-133. Enforcement of employer's duty to compensate jurors. Any employer who fails to compensate an employed juror under the applicable provisions of this article and who has not been excused from such duty of compensation shall be liable to the employed juror. If the employer fails to compensate a juror within thirty days after tender of the juror service acknowledgment information, the juror may commence a civil action in any court having jurisdiction over the parties. Extreme financial hardship on the part of the employer shall not be a defense to such an action. The court may award treble damages and reasonable attorney fees to the juror upon a finding of willful misconduct by the employer.
C.R.S. § 13-5-201 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5 / Part 2 / Section 13-5-201
13-5-201. District court magistrates
Status: in_force

13-5-201. District court magistrates. (1) District court magistrates may be appointed, subject to available appropriations, pursuant to section 13-3-105, if approved by the chief justice of the supreme court.

(2) A district court magistrate shall be a qualified attorney-at-law admitted to practice in this state and in good standing. Nothing in this part 2 shall affect the qualifications of water referees appointed pursuant to section 37-92-203 (6), C.R.S.

(2.5) District court magistrates shall have the power to solemnize marriages pursuant to the procedures in section 14-2-109, C.R.S.

(3) District court magistrates may hear such matters as are determined by rule of the supreme court, subject to the provision that no magistrate may preside in any trial by jury.

(3.5) District court magistrates shall have the power to preside over matters specified in section 13-17.5-105.

(4) For purposes of this part 2, the Denver probate court shall be regarded as a district court.
C.R.S. § 13-3-118 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 3 / Section 13-3-118
13-3-118. State court administrator - twenty-third judicial district county assistance - d
Status: repealed

13-3-118. State court administrator - twenty-third judicial district county assistance - definition - repeal. (1) As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires, "eligible expenses" means costs associated with establishing a district attorney's office in the twenty-third judicial district, including:

(a) For the 2023-24 state fiscal year, consulting fees and transition contractor project management fees; and

(b) For the 2024-25 state fiscal year:

(I) Costs related to annual and sick leave payouts for staff to transition from the eighteenth to the twenty-third judicial district; and

(II) Transition and implementation of information technology infrastructure, equipment, and software; data preservation, separation, and migration; and information technology staff transition.

(2) From money appropriated by the general assembly, the state court administrator's office shall reimburse counties of the current eighteenth judicial district for eligible expenses related to the creation of the twenty-third judicial district.

(3) This section is repealed, effective July 1, 2026.
C.R.S. § 13-62.3-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.3 / Section 13-62.3-102
13-62.3-102. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-62.3-102. Definitions. In this article 62.3:

(1) "Canada" means the sovereign nation of Canada and its provinces and territories. "Canadian" has a corresponding meaning.

(2) "Canadian judgment" means a judgment of a court of Canada, other than a judgment that recognizes the judgment of another foreign country.
C.R.S. § 13-6-309 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 3 / Section 13-6-309
13-6-309. Verbatim record of proceedings
Status: in_force

13-6-309. Verbatim record of proceedings. A verbatim record of the proceedings and evidence at trials in the county court shall be maintained by electronic devices or by stenographic means, as the judge of the court may direct, except when such record may be unnecessary in certain proceedings pursuant to specific provisions of law.
C.R.S. § 13-45-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 45 / Section 13-45-108
13-45-108. Second writ - bailable offense
Status: in_force

13-45-108. Second writ - bailable offense. It is unlawful for any court, on a second writ of habeas corpus obtained by the prisoner to discharge the prisoner if he is clearly and specifically charged in the warrant of commitment with a criminal offense; but the court on the return of such second writ has power only to admit such prisoner to bail, where the offense is bailable by law, or remand him to prison where the offense is not bailable or where such prisoner fails to give the bail required.
C.R.S. § 13-62.1-118 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.1 / Section 13-62.1-118
13-62.1-118. Transitional provision
Status: in_force

13-62.1-118. Transitional provision. This article applies to actions and distribution proceedings commenced after January 1, 1991.
C.R.S. § 13-59-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 59 / Section 13-59-102
13-59-102. Execution against the body
Status: in_force

13-59-102. Execution against the body. No execution shall issue against the body of any defendant in a civil action.
C.R.S. § 13-93-112 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-112
13-93-112. Attorney not to be surety
Status: in_force

13-93-112. Attorney not to be surety. No attorney- or counselor-at-law shall become surety in any bond or recognizance of any sheriff or coroner, in any bond or recognizance for the appearance of any person charged with any public offense, or upon any bond or recognizance authorized by any statute to be taken for the payment of any sum of money into court in default of the principal, without the consent of a judge of the district court first had approving said surety.
C.R.S. § 13-64-502 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 64 / Part 5 / Section 13-64-502
13-64-502. Limitation on actions
Status: in_force

13-64-502. Limitation on actions. (1) No claimant, including an infant or his personal representative, parents, or next of kin, may recover for any damage or injury arising from genetic counseling and screening and prenatal care, or arising from or during the course of labor, delivery, or the period of postnatal care in a health care institution, where such damage or injury was the result of genetic disease or disorder or other natural causes, unless the claimant can establish by a preponderance of the evidence that the damage or injury could have been prevented or avoided by ordinary standard of care of the physician or other health care professional or health care institution.

(2) (a) Medical records of or any other medical information concerning a person whose alleged death or injury is the subject matter of a civil action under subsection (1) of this section shall be discoverable by a party defendant under the provisions of the Colorado rules of civil procedure and shall not be inadmissible in evidence because of the provisions of section 13-90-107 (1)(d).

(b) Medical records and information concerning such person's genetic siblings, parents, and grandparents may be discoverable as provided in paragraph (a) of this subsection (2) if the defendant, after reasonable efforts, is unable to obtain appropriate releases and makes a showing to the court of the possible relevancy of such records or information. In such case, the court may order the production of such records. If deemed necessary, the court may hold an in camera proceeding on the relevancy of such records. No liability shall attach to any physician, health care professional, or health care institution as a result of the release of such medical records or information.
C.R.S. § 13-73-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 73 / Section 13-73-104
13-73-104. Summoning of jurors
Status: in_force

13-73-104. Summoning of jurors. The jury commissioner of the court in which the petition for impaneling the state grand jury is filed shall cause said prospective jurors to be summoned for service in the manner provided in section 13-71-110.
C.R.S. § 13-51-106 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 51 / Section 13-51-106
13-51-106. Who may obtain declaration
Status: in_force

13-51-106. Who may obtain declaration. Any person interested under a deed, will, written contract, or other writings constituting a contract or whose rights, status, or other legal relations are affected by a statute, municipal ordinance, contract, or franchise may have determined any question of construction or validity arising under the instrument, statute, ordinance, contract, or franchise and obtain a declaration of rights, status, or other legal relations thereunder.
C.R.S. § 13-50.5-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 50.5 / Section 13-50.5-104
13-50.5-104. Enforcement
Status: in_force

13-50.5-104. Enforcement. (1) Whether or not judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tortfeasors for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced by separate action.

(2) Where a judgment has been entered in an action against two or more tortfeasors for the same injury or wrongful death, contribution may be enforced in that action by judgment in favor of one against other judgment defendants by motion upon notice to all parties to the action.

(3) If there is a judgment for the injury or wrongful death against the tortfeasor seeking contribution, any separate action by him to enforce contribution must be commenced within one year after the judgment has become final by lapse of time for appeal or after appellate review.

(4) If there is no judgment for the injury or wrongful death against the tortfeasor seeking contribution, his right of contribution is barred unless he has either:

(a) Discharged by payment the common liability within the statute of limitations period applicable to claimant's right of action against him and has commenced his action for contribution within one year after payment; or

(b) Agreed while action is pending against him to discharge the common liability and has within one year after the agreement paid the liability and commenced his action for contribution.

(5) The recovery of a judgment for an injury or wrongful death against one tortfeasor does not of itself discharge the other tortfeasors from liability for the injury or wrongful death unless the judgment is satisfied. The satisfaction of the judgment does not impair any right of contribution.

(6) The judgment of the court in determining the liability of the several defendants to the claimant for an injury or wrongful death shall be binding as among such defendants in determining their right to contribution.
C.R.S. § 13-62.1-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.1 / Section 13-62.1-102
13-62.1-102. Scope
Status: in_force

13-62.1-102. Scope. (1) This article applies only to a foreign-money claim in an action or distribution proceeding.

(2) This article applies to foreign-money issues even if other law under the conflict of laws rules of this state applies to other issues in the action or distribution proceeding.
C.R.S. § 13-25-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 25 / Section 13-25-102
13-25-102. United States census bureau mortality table as evidence
Status: in_force

13-25-102. United States census bureau mortality table as evidence. In all civil actions, special proceedings, or other modes of litigation in courts of justice or before magistrates or other persons having power and authority to receive evidence, when it is necessary to establish the expectancy of continued life of any person from any period of such person's life, whether he or she is living at the time or not, the most recent United States census bureau expectation of life and expected deaths by race, sex, and age table, as published by the United States census bureau from time to time, must be received as evidence, together with other evidence as to health, constitution, habits, and occupation of the person regarding the person's expectancy of continued life.
C.R.S. § 13-22-601 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 6 / Section 13-22-601
13-22-601. Contracts pertaining to marijuana enforceable
Status: in_force

13-22-601. Contracts pertaining to marijuana enforceable. It is the public policy of the state of Colorado that a contract is not void or voidable as against public policy if it pertains to lawful activities authorized by section 16 of article XVIII of the state constitution and article 10 of title 44.
C.R.S. § 13-6-408 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 4 / Section 13-6-408
13-6-408. Counterclaims exceeding jurisdiction of small claims court - procedures - sancti
Status: in_force

13-6-408. Counterclaims exceeding jurisdiction of small claims court - procedures - sanctions for improper assertion. Counterclaims exceeding the jurisdiction of the small claims court shall be removed to the county or district court of appropriate jurisdiction pursuant to rule of the supreme court. If a county or district court determines that a plaintiff who originally filed a claim in the small claims court is entitled to judgment and also that a counterclaim against the same plaintiff in the small claims action was filed solely to defeat the jurisdiction of the small claims court and was without merit, the county or district court may also award the plaintiff costs, including reasonable attorney fees, incurred in prosecuting the action in the county or district court.
C.R.S. § 13-21-401 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 4 / Section 13-21-401
13-21-401. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-21-401. Definitions. As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires:

(1) "Manufacturer" means a person or entity who designs, assembles, fabricates, produces, constructs, or otherwise prepares a product or a component part of a product prior to the sale of the product to a user or consumer. The term includes any seller who has actual knowledge of a defect in a product or a seller of a product who creates and furnishes a manufacturer with specifications relevant to the alleged defect for producing the product or who otherwise exercises some significant control over all or a portion of the manufacturing process or who alters or modifies a product in any significant manner after the product comes into his possession and before it is sold to the ultimate user or consumer. The term also includes any seller of a product who is owned in whole or significant part by the manufacturer or who owns, in whole or significant part, the manufacturer. A seller not otherwise a manufacturer shall not be deemed to be a manufacturer merely because he places or has placed a private label on a product if he did not otherwise specify how the product shall be produced or control, in some significant manner, the manufacturing process of the product and the seller discloses who the actual manufacturer is.

(2) "Product liability action" means any action brought against a manufacturer or seller of a product, regardless of the substantive legal theory or theories upon which the action is brought, for or on account of personal injury, death, or property damage caused by or resulting from the manufacture, construction, design, formula, installation, preparation, assembly, testing, packaging, labeling, or sale of any product, or the failure to warn or protect against a danger or hazard in the use, misuse, or unintended use of any product, or the failure to provide proper instructions for the use of any product.

(3) "Seller" means any individual or entity, including a manufacturer, wholesaler, distributor, or retailer, who is engaged in the business of selling or leasing any product for resale, use, or consumption.
C.R.S. § 13-32-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 32 / Section 13-32-108
13-32-108. Unclaimed funds - district court
Status: in_force

13-32-108. Unclaimed funds - district court. All fees, court costs, trust funds, and other moneys paid to the clerks of the district courts or into the registry of said courts, which have been or shall be unclaimed, for a period of two years after the final determination of any case in which said fees were collected or money paid, may be disposed of as provided in section 13-32-109.
C.R.S. § 13-93-113 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-113
13-93-113. Judge not to have law partner
Status: in_force

13-93-113. Judge not to have law partner. A judge shall not have a partner acting as attorney or counsel in any court in his or her judicial district, county, or precinct.
C.R.S. § 13-1-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 1 / Part 1 / Section 13-1-103
13-1-103. Lost or destroyed records
Status: in_force

13-1-103. Lost or destroyed records. When the record of any judgment, or decree, or other proceeding of any judicial court of this state, or any part of the record of any judicial proceeding has been lost or destroyed, any party or person interested therein, on application by complaint in writing under oath to such court and on showing to the satisfaction of such court that the same has been lost or destroyed without fault or negligence of the party or person making such application, may obtain an order from such court authorizing the defect to be supplied by a duly certified copy of the original record, where the same can be obtained, which certificate shall thereafter have the same effect as the original record would have had in all respects.
C.R.S. § 13-62.1-113 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62.1 / Section 13-62.1-113
13-62.1-113. Supplementary general principles of law
Status: in_force

13-62.1-113. Supplementary general principles of law. Unless displaced by particular provisions of this article, the principles of law and equity, including the law merchant, and the law relative to capacity to contract, principal and agent, estoppel, fraud, misrepresentation, duress, coercion, mistake, bankruptcy, or other validating or invalidating causes supplement its provisions.
C.R.S. § 13-5.5-115 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.5 / Section 13-5.5-115
13-5.5-115. State commission on judicial performance cash fund - acceptance of private or fe
Status: in_force

13-5.5-115. State commission on judicial performance cash fund - acceptance of private or federal grants - general appropriations. The state commission is authorized to accept any grants of federal or private funds made available for any purpose consistent with the provisions of this article 5.5. Any money received pursuant to this section must be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the state commission on judicial performance cash fund, which is hereby created. The fund also includes the amount of the increases in docket fees collected pursuant to sections 13-32-105 (1) and 42-4-1710 (4)(a). Any interest derived from the deposit and investment of money in the fund is credited to the fund. Any unexpended and unencumbered money remaining in the fund at the end of any fiscal year remains in the fund and shall not be credited or transferred to the general fund or another fund. Money in the fund may be expended by the state commission, subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly, for the purposes of this article 5.5. In addition, the general assembly may make annual appropriations from the general fund for the purposes of this article 5.5.
C.R.S. § 13-73-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 73 / Section 13-73-102
13-73-102. Powers and duties - applicable law - rules and regulations
Status: in_force

13-73-102. Powers and duties - applicable law - rules and regulations. A state grand jury shall have the same powers and duties and shall function in the same manner as a county grand jury, except that its jurisdiction shall extend throughout the state. The law applicable to county grand juries shall apply to state grand juries except when such law is inconsistent with the provisions of this article. The supreme court may promulgate such procedural rules as it deems necessary to govern the procedures of state grand juries.
C.R.S. § 13-51-105 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 51 / Section 13-51-105
13-51-105. Power and force of declaration
Status: in_force

13-51-105. Power and force of declaration. Courts of record within their respective jurisdictions have power to declare rights, status, and other legal relations whether or not further relief is or could be claimed. No action or proceeding shall be open to objection on the ground that a declaratory judgment or decree is prayed for. The declaration may be either affirmative or negative in form and effect; and such declarations shall have the force and effect of a final judgment or decree.
C.R.S. § 13-5.7-207 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 5.7 / Part 2 / Section 13-5.7-207
13-5.7-207. Report
Status: in_force

13-5.7-207. Report. (1) On or before January 1, 2026, and each January 1 thereafter, the authority shall prepare and submit a report to the house of representatives judiciary committee and the senate judiciary committee, or their successor committees, that details the use of the equal justice fees. At a minimum, the report must include:

(a) How much money was collected in equal justice fees and deposited in the authority's account as required by section 13-5.7-205 (2) in the preceding year;

(b) How much money the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and other qualified civil legal aid providers received from the collected equal justice fees in the preceding year;

(c) The amount of money received from the collected equal justice fees that remained unused by the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and the qualified civil legal aid providers at the conclusion of the preceding year; and

(d) The types of legal services provided to individuals who received legal services from the Colorado recipient of a federal legal services corporation field grant and other qualified civil legal aid providers that received money from the collected equal justice fees.
C.R.S. § 13-24-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 24 / Section 13-24-102
13-24-102. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-24-102. Definitions. In this article 24:

(1) "Collaborative law communication" means a statement, whether oral or in a record, or verbal or nonverbal, that:

(a) Is made to conduct, participate in, continue, or reconvene a collaborative law process; and

(b) Occurs after the parties sign a collaborative law participation agreement and before the collaborative law process is terminated or concluded.

(2) "Collaborative law participation agreement" means an agreement by persons to participate in a collaborative law process.

(3) "Collaborative law process" means a procedure intended to resolve a collaborative matter, without intervention by a tribunal, in which persons:

(a) Sign a collaborative law participation agreement; and

(b) Are represented by collaborative lawyers.

(4) "Collaborative lawyer" means a lawyer who represents a party in a collaborative law process.

(5) "Collaborative matter" means a dispute, transaction, claim, problem, negotiation, or issue for resolution, including a dispute, claim, or issue in a proceeding, which is described in a collaborative law participation agreement and arises under the family or domestic relations law of this state, including:

(a) Marriage, divorce, dissolution, annulment, and property distribution;

(b) Child custody, visitation, and parenting time;

(c) Alimony, maintenance, and child support;

(d) Adoption;

(e) Parentage; and

(f) Premarital, marital, and post-marital agreements.

(6) "Law firm" means:

(a) Lawyers who practice law together in a partnership, professional corporation, sole proprietorship, limited liability company, or association; and

(b) Lawyers employed in a legal services organization, or the legal department of a corporation or other organization, or the legal department of a government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality.

(7) "Nonparty participant" means a person, other than a party and the party's collaborative lawyer, that participates in a collaborative law process.

(8) "Party" means a person that signs a collaborative law participation agreement and whose consent is necessary to resolve a collaborative matter.

(9) "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency, or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.

(10) "Proceeding" means:

(a) A judicial, administrative, arbitral, or other adjudicative process before a tribunal, including related prehearing and post-hearing motions, conferences, and discovery; or

(b) A legislative hearing or similar process.

(11) "Prospective party" means a person that discusses with a prospective collaborative lawyer the possibility of signing a collaborative law participation agreement.

(12) "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and is retrievable in perceivable form.

(13) "Related to a collaborative matter" means involving the same parties, transaction or occurrence, nucleus of operative fact, dispute, claim, or issue as the collaborative matter.

(14) "Sign" means with present intent to authenticate or adopt a record:

(a) To execute or adopt a tangible symbol; or

(b) To attach to or logically associate with the record an electronic symbol, sound, or process.

(15) "Tribunal" means:

(a) A court, arbitrator, administrative agency, or other body acting in an adjudicative capacity which, after presentation of evidence or legal argument, has jurisdiction to render a decision affecting a party's interests in a matter; or

(b) A legislative body conducting a hearing or similar process.
C.R.S. § 13-22-307 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 3 / Section 13-22-307
13-22-307. Confidentiality
Status: in_force

13-22-307. Confidentiality. (1) Dispute resolution meetings may be closed at the discretion of the mediator.

(2) Any party or the mediator or mediation organization in a mediation service proceeding or a dispute resolution proceeding shall not voluntarily disclose or through discovery or compulsory process be required to disclose any information concerning any mediation communication or any communication provided in confidence to the mediator or a mediation organization, unless and to the extent that:

(a) All parties to the dispute resolution proceeding and the mediator consent in writing; or

(b) The mediation communication reveals the intent to commit a felony, inflict bodily harm, or threaten the safety of a child under the age of eighteen years; or

(c) The mediation communication is required by statute to be made public; or

(d) Disclosure of the mediation communication is necessary and relevant to an action alleging willful or wanton misconduct of the mediator or mediation organization.

(3) Any mediation communication that is disclosed in violation of this section shall not be admitted into evidence in any judicial or administrative proceeding.

(4) Nothing in this section shall prevent the discovery or admissibility of any evidence that is otherwise discoverable, merely because the evidence was presented in the course of a mediation service proceeding or dispute resolution proceeding.

(5) Nothing in this section shall prevent the gathering of information for research or educational purposes, or for the purpose of evaluating or monitoring the performance of a mediator, mediation organization, mediation service, or dispute resolution program, so long as the parties or the specific circumstances of the parties' controversy are not identified or identifiable.
C.R.S. § 13-90-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 90 / Part 1 / Section 13-90-102
13-90-102. Testimony concerning oral statements made by person incapable of testifying - wh
Status: in_force

13-90-102. Testimony concerning oral statements made by person incapable of testifying - when allowed - definitions. (1) Subject to the law of evidence, in any civil action or proceeding in which an oral statement of a person incapable of testifying is sought to be admitted into evidence, each party and person in interest with a party shall be allowed to testify regarding the oral statement if:

(a) The statement was made under oath at a time when such person was competent to testify;

(b) The testimony concerning the oral statement is corroborated by material evidence of a trustworthy nature;

(c) The opposing party introduces uncorroborated evidence of related communications through a party or person in interest with a party; or

(d) Such party or person testifies against his or her own interests.

(2) Questions of admissibility that arise under this section shall be determined by the court as a matter of law.

(3) For purposes of this section:

(a) "Corroborated by material evidence" means corroborated by evidence that supports one or more of the material allegations or issues that are raised by the pleadings and to which the witness whose evidence must be corroborated will testify. Such evidence may come from any other competent witness or other admissible source, including trustworthy documentary evidence, and such evidence need not be sufficient standing alone to support the verdict but must tend to confirm and strengthen the testimony of the witness and show the probability of its truth.

(b) "Person incapable of testifying" means any decedent or any person who is otherwise not competent to testify.

(c) "Person in interest with a party" means a person having a direct financial interest in the outcome of the civil action or proceeding, or having any other significant and non-speculative financial interest that makes the person's testimony, standing alone, untrustworthy. In a proceeding to construe, contest, modify, probate, reform, or rescind a governing instrument, as defined in section 15-10-201 (22), C.R.S., "person in interest with a party" does not include:

(I) An attorney who prepared the governing instrument;

(II) A personal representative who is not a successor of the decedent; or

(III) A person whose only interest is an expectation of just compensation for the value of services to be rendered by the person.
C.R.S. § 13-80-108 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 80 / Section 13-80-108
13-80-108. When a cause of action accrues
Status: in_force

13-80-108. When a cause of action accrues. (1) Except as provided in subsection (12) of this section, a cause of action for injury to person, property, reputation, possession, relationship, or status shall be considered to accrue on the date both the injury and its cause are known or should have been known by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(2) A cause of action for wrongful death shall be considered to accrue on the date of death.

(3) A cause of action for fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, or deceit shall be considered to accrue on the date such fraud, misrepresentation, concealment, or deceit is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(4) A cause of action for debt, obligation, money owed, or performance shall be considered to accrue on the date such debt, obligation, money owed, or performance becomes due.

(5) A cause of action for balance due on an open account for goods or services shall accrue at the time of the last item of goods or services proved in such account.

(6) A cause of action for breach of any express or implied contract, agreement, warranty, or trust shall be considered to accrue on the date the breach is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(7) A cause of action for wrongful possession of personal property, goods, or chattels shall accrue at the time the wrongful possession is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(8) A cause of action for losses or damages not otherwise enumerated in this article shall be deemed to accrue when the injury, loss, damage, or conduct giving rise to the cause of action is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(9) A cause of action for penalties shall be deemed to accrue when the determination of overpayment or delinquency for which such penalties are assessed is no longer subject to appeal.

(10) A cause of action for recovery of erroneous or excessive refunds of any tax administered under section 39-21-102, C.R.S., shall accrue on the date the department of revenue issues said refund.

(11) A cause of action for a penalty for commission of a class A or a class B traffic infraction, as defined in section 42-4-1701, C.R.S., shall be deemed to accrue on the date the traffic infraction was committed.

(11.5) A cause of action for a penalty for commission of a civil infraction, as described in section 16-2.3-101, is deemed to accrue on the date the civil infraction was committed.

(12) A cause of action for bodily injury or property damage arising out of the use or operation of a motor vehicle accrues on the date that both the existence of the injury or damage and the cause of the injury or damage are known or should have been known by the exercise of reasonable diligence.

(13) A cause of action by the public employees' retirement association against an employer for unpaid contributions shall accrue on the date the nonpayment of contributions is discovered or should have been discovered by the exercise of reasonable diligence. This subsection (13) shall apply to causes of action as provided in section 24-51-402 (2), C.R.S.
C.R.S. § 13-93-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 93 / Part 1 / Section 13-93-110
13-93-110. Notice of charges - time to show cause
Status: in_force

13-93-110. Notice of charges - time to show cause. Every attorney, before his or her name is stricken off the roll, shall receive a written notice from the clerk of the supreme court stating distinctly the grounds of complaint or the charges exhibited against him or her, and after the notice he or she shall be heard in his or her defense and allowed reasonable time to collect and prepare testimony for his or her justification. Any attorney whose name, at any time, is stricken from the roll by order of the court shall be considered as though his or her name had never been written thereon until such time as the said justices, in open court, authorize him or her to sign or subscribe the same.
C.R.S. § 13-62-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 62 / Section 13-62-102
13-62-102. Definitions
Status: in_force

13-62-102. Definitions. In this article:

(1) "Foreign-country" means a government other than:

(a) The United States;

(b) A state, district, commonwealth, territory, or insular possession of the United States; or

(c) Any other government with regard to which the decision in this state as to whether to recognize a judgment of that government's courts is initially subject to determination under the full faith and credit clause of the United States constitution.

(2) "Foreign-country judgment" means a judgment of a court of a foreign country.
C.R.S. § 13-57-103 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 57 / Section 13-57-103
13-57-103. Breach of bond - levy on security - sale
Status: in_force

13-57-103. Breach of bond - levy on security - sale. Where bonds are taken by a sheriff for the future delivery of property and the defendant or his security does not return the property named in the bond conformably to the condition thereof, the officer having such execution may proceed to execute the same in the same manner as if no levy had been made. In case the defendant's property, or a sufficiency thereof, cannot be found, the officer may proceed to levy on so much of the property of the security in the delivery bond as will make the amount called for in such bond. The property which may be so taken may be sold, by giving notice thereof, as prescribed in section 13-57-101, and no future delivery bond shall be allowed.
C.R.S. § 13-6-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 6 / Part 1 / Section 13-6-102
13-6-102. Court of record
Status: in_force

13-6-102. Court of record. Each county court shall be a court of record, with such powers as are inherent in constitutionally created courts.
C.R.S. § 13-40.1-102 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 40.1 / Section 13-40.1-102
13-40.1-102. Unauthorized alteration or damage of a residential property
Status: in_force

13-40.1-102. Unauthorized alteration or damage of a residential property. (1) If a person's conduct satisfies all of the elements of section 18-4-501, the person who is removed from a residential property pursuant to section 13-40.1-101 and who knowingly damages the real or personal property of one or more other persons may have committed criminal mischief.

(2) Nothing in this section precludes the prosecution of violations under any other provision of law.
C.R.S. § 13-21-203.5 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 21 / Part 2 / Section 13-21-203.5
13-21-203.5. Alternative means of establishing damages - solatium amount
Status: in_force

13-21-203.5. Alternative means of establishing damages - solatium amount. In a case arising under section 13-21-202, the persons entitled to sue under section 13-21-201 (1) may elect in writing to sue for and recover a solatium in the amount of fifty thousand dollars. The solatium amount is in addition to economic damages and to reasonable final disposition expenses, which expenses may also be recovered in an action under this section. The solatium amount is in lieu of noneconomic damages recoverable under section 13-21-203 and is awarded upon a finding or admission of the defendant's liability for the wrongful death.
C.R.S. § 13-32-107 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 32 / Section 13-32-107
13-32-107. Fee book a public record
Status: in_force

13-32-107. Fee book a public record. The fee book to be kept by each clerk is a public record and subject to public inspection as are all other records of his office, except those specifically excluded by statute or order of court.
C.R.S. § 13-14-100.2 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 14 / Section 13-14-100.2
13-14-100.2. Legislative declaration
Status: in_force

13-14-100.2. Legislative declaration. (1) The general assembly hereby finds that the issuance and enforcement of protection orders are of paramount importance in the state of Colorado because protection orders promote safety, reduce violence and other types of abuse, and prevent serious harm and death. In order to improve the public's access to protection orders and to ensure careful judicial consideration of requests and effective law enforcement, there shall be two processes for obtaining protection orders within the state of Colorado, a simplified civil process and a mandatory criminal process.

(2) The general assembly further finds and declares that domestic abuse is not limited to physical threats of violence and harm but also includes domestic violence, mental and emotional abuse, financial control, document control, property control, and other types of control that make a victim more likely to return to an abuser due to fear of retaliation or inability to meet basic needs. Many victims of domestic abuse, particularly victims of domestic violence, are unable to access the resources necessary to seek lasting safety options. Victims need additional provisions in protection orders so that they can meet their immediate needs of food, shelter, transportation, medical care, and childcare for their appearance at protection order hearings. These needs may exist not only in cases that may end in dissolution of marriage but also in other circumstances, including cases in which reconciliation may occur.

(3) Additionally, the general assembly finds and declares that sexual violence affects Coloradans of all ages, backgrounds, and circumstances and is one of the most underreported of all crimes. Sexual violence may occur in any type of relationship; however, the majority of sexual violence is perpetrated by someone whom the victim knows. Sexual violence can occur in person, online, or through technology and may be physical, verbal, written, pictorial, or visual. Victims of sexual violence who do not report the crime, as well as victims who do report but whose case is not prosecuted, still need and deserve protection from future interactions with the perpetrator, as many victims experience long-lasting physical and emotional trauma from unwanted contact with the perpetrator.

(4) Finally, the general assembly finds and declares that stalking is a dangerous, high-risk crime that can exist in the context of domestic violence and may escalate over time, and that sometimes leads to sexual violence or homicide. Countless youth and adults in Colorado have faced the fear, isolation, and danger of being victims of stalking, and many of these incidents go unreported and are not prosecuted. While stalking behaviors may appear innocuous to outside observers, the victims often endure intense physical and emotional distress that affects all aspects of their lives and are more likely than others to express anxiety, depression, and social dysfunction.
C.R.S. § 13-22-229 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 22 / Part 2 / Section 13-22-229
13-22-229. Uniformity of application and construction
Status: in_force

13-22-229. Uniformity of application and construction. In applying and construing this part 2, consideration shall be given to the need to promote uniformity of the law with respect to its subject matter among states that enact it.
C.R.S. § 13-52-110 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 52 / Section 13-52-110
13-52-110. Execution to any county
Status: in_force

13-52-110. Execution to any county. It is lawful for the party in whose favor any judgment may be obtained to have executions in the usual form directed to any county in this state against the goods, chattels, lands, and tenements of such party defendant, or upon his body, when the same is authorized by law.
C.R.S. § 13-80-104 — CO Code / Title 13 / Article 80 / Section 13-80-104
13-80-104. Limitation of actions against architects, contractors, builders or builder vendo
Status: in_force

13-80-104. Limitation of actions against architects, contractors, builders or builder vendors, engineers, inspectors, and others. (1) (a) Notwithstanding any statutory provision to the contrary, all actions against any architect, contractor, builder or builder vendor, engineer, or inspector performing or furnishing the design, planning, supervision, inspection, construction, or observation of construction of any improvement to real property shall be brought within the time provided in section 13-80-102 after the claim for relief arises, and not thereafter, but in no case shall such an action be brought more than six years after the substantial completion of the improvement to the real property, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section.

(b) (I) Except as otherwise provided in subparagraph (II) of this paragraph (b), a claim for relief arises under this section at the time the claimant or the claimant's predecessor in interest discovers or in the exercise of reasonable diligence should have discovered the physical manifestations of a defect in the improvement which ultimately causes the injury.

(II) Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph (a) of this subsection (1), all claims, including, but not limited to indemnity or contribution, by a claimant against a person who is or may be liable to the claimant for all or part of the claimant's liability to a third person:

(A) Arise at the time the third person's claim against the claimant is settled or at the time final judgment is entered on the third person's claim against the claimant, whichever comes first; and

(B) Shall be brought within ninety days after the claims arise, and not thereafter.

(c) Such actions shall include any and all actions in tort, contract, indemnity, or contribution, or other actions for the recovery of damages for:

(I) Any deficiency in the design, planning, supervision, inspection, construction, or observation of construction of any improvement to real property; or

(II) Injury to real or personal property caused by any such deficiency; or

(III) Injury to or wrongful death of a person caused by any such deficiency.

(2) In case any such cause of action arises during the fifth or sixth year after substantial completion of the improvement to real property, said action shall be brought within two years after the date upon which said cause of action arises.

(3) The limitations provided by this section shall not be asserted as a defense by any person in actual possession or control, as owner or tenant or in any other capacity, of such an improvement at the time any deficiency in such an improvement constitutes the proximate cause of the injury or damage for which it is proposed to bring an action.