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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-416 - Clerk to administer oaths or affirmations - take affidavit or deposition

The county clerk and recorders of the several counties in the state of Colorado are authorized, within their respective counties, to administer all oaths or affirmations required to be taken by any person upon any lawful occasion, and to take affidavits and depositions concerning any matter or thing, process, or proceeding pending or to be commenced in any court, or any occasion wherein such affidavit or deposition is authorized or required by law to be taken.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 88,§ 23, eff. 8/8/2018.
G.L. § 425. G.S. § 587. R.S. 08: § 1270. C.L. § 8745. CSA: C. 45, § 92. CRS 53: § 35-4-16. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-4-16. L. 64: p. 382, § 6. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (HB 18-1138), ch. 88, p. 697, § 23, effective August 8.
For the legislative declaration in HB 18-1138, see section 1 of chapter 88, Session Laws of Colorado 2018.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-417 - False oaths, perjury

Oaths and affirmations, affidavits, and depositions administered or taken as provided in section
30-10-416
shall subject any person, who falsely swears or affirms to matters material to any issue or point in question, to the penalties provided by law for persons guilty of perjury in the second degree.
G.L. § 426. G.S. § 588. R.S. 08: § 1271. C.L. § 8746. CSA: C. 45, § 93. CRS 53: § 35-4-17. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-4-17. L. 72: p. 557, § 11.
For perjury in the second degree, see § 18-8-503.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-418 - Fees of county clerk and recorder for administering oaths

For administering oaths and taking affidavits or depositions, as provided in section
30-10-416
, county clerk and recorders shall receive the fee prescribed by section
30-1-103(2)(a)
.
G.L. § 427. G.S. § 589. R.S. 08: § 1272. C.L. § 8747. CSA: C. 45, § 94. CRS 53: § 35-4-18. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-4-18. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 1226, § 6, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-419 - [Repealed]

L. 1887: p. 127, § 105. Code 08: § 116. CRS 53: § 35-4-19. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-4-19. L. 83: Entire section amended, p. 1226, § 7, effective July 1. L. 96: Entire section repealed, p. 1561, § 12, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-420 - Maintenance of trade name registration

Every county clerk and recorder shall maintain trade name registration records provided by the department of revenue.
L. 83: Entire section added, p. 984, § 4, effective 7/1/1985.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-422 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2014 Ch. 302,§37, eff. 5/31/2014.
L. 2002: Entire section added, p. 792, § 5, effective August 7. L. 2004: (1) and (2) amended and (4) added, p.1159, § 3, effective July 1. L. 2014: Entire section repealed, (HB 14-1363), ch. 302, p. 1271, § 37, effective May 31.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-423 - [Repealed]

L. 2002: Entire section added, p. 792, § 5, effective August 7. L. 2004: (1), (4), (5), (6), (7), and (8) amended, p. 1159, § 4, effective July 1. L. 2006: (2)(a)(III) amended, p. 1736, § 26, effective June 6; (5)(a)(II) amended, p. 298, § 2, effective August 7.
Subsection (8) provided for the repeal of this section, effective July 1, 2008. (See L. 2004, p. 1159.)
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 4 - COUNTY CLERK AND RECORDER (§§ 30-10-401 — 30-10-424) › Section 30-10-424 - [Repealed]

Repealed by 2016 Ch. 356,§6, eff. 6/10/2016.
L. 2004: Entire section added, p. 1160, § 5, effective July 1. L. 2014: (1)(d) and (1)(f)(III) repealed and (1)(g) amended, (HB 14-1363), ch. 302, p. 1272, § 38, effective May 31. L. 2016: Entire section repealed, (SB 16-115), ch. 356, p. 1483, § 6, effective June 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-501 - Sheriff - election - bond - insurance

(1)
A sheriff shall be elected in each county for the term of four years and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, before entering upon the duties of office, shall execute to the people of the state of Colorado a bond, with at least three sufficient sureties, in the sum of not less than five thousand nor more than twenty thousand dollars, which the board of county commissioners, or, if it is not in session, the county clerk and recorder, subject to the approval of such board at its next session thereafter, shall specify and approve. When approved, the bond shall be filed in the office of the county clerk and recorder, and no person shall be received as surety who is not worth at least two thousand dollars over and above the surety's just debts.
(2)
In lieu of the bond required by subsection (1) of this section, a county may purchase crime insurance coverage in an amount not less than ten thousand dollars on behalf of the sheriff to protect the people of the county from any malfeasance on the part of the sheriff while in office.
G.L. § 489. G.S. § 593. R.S. 08: § 1273. C.L. § 8748. CSA: C. 45, § 95. CRS 53: § 35-5-1. L. 56: p. 128, § 2. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-1. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 560, §15, effective August 11.
For the election of county officers, see § 8 of art. XIV, Colo. Const., and § 1-4-206; for bonds executed by surety companies, see § 10-4-301; for the approval of official bonds, see § 24-13-116; for bonds of county officers, see § 30-10-110.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-501.5 - Qualifications

(1)
No person is eligible for nomination, election, or appointment to the office of sheriff unless the person:
(a)
Is a citizen of the United States, is a citizen of the state of Colorado, and is a resident of the county to which the person is to be appointed or elected;
(b)
Possesses a high school diploma or its equivalent or a college degree;
(c)
Has had a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency and has submitted a receipt evidencing the fingerprinting at the time of filing his or her written acceptance pursuant to section
1-4-601(3)
,
1-4-906
, or part 10 of article
4
of title
1
, or at the time of filing an affidavit of intent pursuant to section
1-4-1101
, as applicable. The law enforcement agency shall forward the fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation. The bureau shall utilize the fingerprints, its files and records, and those of the federal bureau of investigation for the purpose of determining whether the person has ever been convicted of or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge under federal or state laws. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall notify the county clerk and recorder of the county for which the person is a candidate of the results of the fingerprint analysis. If a conviction or plea is disclosed, the person is unqualified for the office of sheriff, unless pardoned. The results of the fingerprint analysis are confidential; except that the county clerk and recorder may divulge whether the person is qualified or unqualified for the office of sheriff.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 234,§ 11, eff. 8/9/2017.
L. 90: Entire section added, p. 1444, § 1, effective April 5; (1)(c) and IP(2) amended, p. 303, § 4, effective June 8. L. 95: (1)(c) amended, p. 1106, § 46, effective May 31. L. 97: Entire section R&RE, p. 925, § 1, effective May 21. L. 2017: IP(1) and (1)(c) amended, (SB 17-209), ch. 234, p. 963, § 11, effective August 9.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-501.6 - Training

(1)
Every person elected or appointed to the office of sheriff for the first time shall:
(a)
Attend a minimum of eighty clock hours at a new sheriff training course developed and facilitated either by the county sheriffs of Colorado, incorporated, or any other training resource agency approved by the Colorado peace officers standards and training board, the first time such training course is given after the person's election or appointment. The Colorado peace officers standards and training board shall have discretion to allow the substitution of any combination of education, experience, and training deemed by the board to be equivalent to such new sheriff training course.
(b)
Obtain basic peace officer certification within one year of taking office. An extension may be granted by the Colorado peace officers standards and training board of up to one year to obtain such certification upon just cause shown. The Colorado peace officers standards and training board shall issue written findings of fact supporting such an extension.
(2)
Every sheriff must possess basic peace officer certification and shall undergo at least the number of clock hours of in-service training required for all certified peace officers by the Colorado peace officers standards and training board, but in no case less than twenty hours. Such training shall be provided either by the county sheriffs of Colorado, incorporated, or any other training resource agency approved by the Colorado peace officers standards and training board, every year during such sheriff's term. The Colorado peace officers standards and training board shall have discretion to waive in-service training upon presentation of evidence by the sheriff demonstrating just cause for noncompletion of such training. The Colorado peace officers standards and training board shall have discretion to allow the substitution of any combination of education, experience, and training deemed by the board to be equivalent to such in-service training.
(3)
The county shall only pay all reasonable costs and expenses of new sheriff and in-service training.
Amended by 2017 Ch. 30,§ 1, eff. 8/9/2017.
L. 97: Entire section added, p. 926, § 2, effective May 21. L. 2017: (2) amended, (HB 17-1050), ch. 30, p. 86, § 1, effective August 9.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-501.7 - Enforcement

(1)
In the event a sheriff fails to comply with the requirements set forth in section
30-10-501.6
, such sheriff's pay must be suspended by the board of county commissioners in accordance with subsection (2) of this section. Such sheriff's pay shall be reinstated with back pay by the board of county commissioners upon completion of said requirements in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
In any circumstances set forth in subsection (1) of this section, the Colorado peace officers standards and training board shall notify the board of county commissioners of the sheriff's failure to comply with the requirements of said subsection (1) and that state law requires the county commissioners to immediately suspend such sheriff's pay until the requirements of section
30-10-501.6
have been complied with. After the sheriff's compliance with the provisions of section
30-10-501.6
, the Colorado peace officers standards and training board shall immediately notify the board of county commissioners of the sheriff's compliance and that state law requires the board of county commissioners to reinstate such sheriff's pay and provide him or her any back pay.
L. 97: Entire section added, p. 926, § 2, effective May 21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-502 - Form of bond

If a sheriff executes a bond pursuant to section
30-10-501(1)
, the condition of the bond shall be in substance as follows: "Whereas, the above bounden .......... was elected to the office of sheriff of the county of .........., on the .......... day of ..........; Now, the condition of this obligation is such that if the said ................ shall well and faithfully perform and execute the duties of the office of sheriff of said county of .......... while in office by virtue of said election without fraud, deceit, or oppression, shall pay over all moneys that may come into the hands of the sheriff, and shall deliver to the sheriff's successor in office all writs, papers, and other things pertaining to the office that may be so required by law, then the above obligations shall be void, otherwise to be and remain in full force and effect."
G.L. § 490. G.S. § 594. R.S. 08: § 1274. C.L. § 8749. CSA: C. 45, § 96. CRS 53: § 35-5-2. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-2. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 560, §16, effective August 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-503 - Sheriff assumes duties - when

When the term of office of any sheriff expires and the sheriff-elect qualifies according to law, the county clerk and recorder shall issue a notice setting forth that said sheriff-elect has qualified according to law, which notice shall be served by the new sheriff on the former sheriff, whereupon such former sheriff shall immediately transfer and deliver to the new sheriff all the writs, processes, books, and papers belonging to the office, except as otherwise excepted in this part 5, and also the possession of the courthouse and jail of the county, and shall take from the new sheriff a receipt specifying the papers so delivered over and the prisoners in custody, if any, which receipt shall be sufficient indemnity to the person taking the same.
G.L. § 498. G.S. § 602. R.S. 08: § 1285. C.L. § 8760. CSA: C. 45, § 107. CRS 53: § 35-5-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-3. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 561, §17, effective August 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-504 - Undersheriff - duties - vacancy

The sheriff of each county, as soon as may be after entering upon the duties of his office, shall appoint some proper person undersheriff of said county, who shall also be a general deputy, to serve during the pleasure of the sheriff. As often as a vacancy occurs in the office of such undersheriff, or he becomes incapable of executing the same, another shall in like manner be appointed in his place.
G.L. § 491. G.S. § 595. R.S. 08: § 1275. C.L. § 8750. CSA: C. 45, § 97. CRS 53: § 35-5-9. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-9.
For substitute officers having the same powers and compensation, see § 30-10-106.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-505 - Vacancy in office - powers of undersheriff

When a vacancy occurs in the office of sheriff of any county, the undersheriff of such county shall in all things execute the office of sheriff until a sheriff is appointed or elected and qualified. Any default or misfeasance in office of such undersheriff in the meantime, as well as before such vacancy, shall be deemed to be a breach of the condition of the bond given by the sheriff who appointed the undersheriff or the insurance policy purchased by the county on the sheriff's behalf.
G.L. § 492. G.S. § 596. R.S. 08: § 1276. C.L. § 8751. CSA: C. 45, § 98. CRS 53: § 35-5-4. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-4. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 561, §18, effective August 11.
For powers, duties, and compensation of person acting as sheriff when the office is vacant, see §§ 30-10-106, 30-10-518, and 30-10-604.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-506 - Deputies

Each sheriff may appoint as many deputies as the sheriff may think proper and may revoke such appointments at will; except that a sheriff shall adopt personnel policies, including policies for the review of revocation of appointments. Before revoking an appointment of a deputy, the sheriff shall notify the deputy of the reason for the proposed revocation and shall give the deputy an opportunity to be heard by the sheriff. Persons may also be deputized by the sheriff or undersheriff in writing to do particular acts.
G.L. § 493. G.S. § 597. R.S. 08: § 1277. C.L. § 8752. CSA: C. 45, § 99. CRS 53: § 35-5-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-5. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 133, § 1, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-507 - [Repealed]

G.L. § 501. G.S. § 605. R.S. 08: § 1288. C.L. § 8763. CSA: C. 45, § 110. CRS 53: § 35-5-6. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-6. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 133, § 2, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-508 - [Repealed]

G.L. § 502. G.S. § 606. R.S. 08: § 1289. C.L. § 8764. CSA: C. 45, § 111. CRS 53: § 35-5-7. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-7. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 134, § 3, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-509 - Liability of sheriff for neglect

When any sheriff neglects to make due return of any writ of process delivered to the sheriff to be executed, or is guilty of any default or misconduct in relation thereto, the sheriff is liable to fine or attachment or both, at the discretion of the court, subject to appeal. The fine, however, shall not exceed two hundred dollars.
G.L. § 505. G.S. § 609. R.S. 08: § 1292. C.L. § 8767. CSA: C. 45, § 114. CRS 53: § 35-5-8. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-8. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 134, § 4, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-510 - [Repealed]

G.L. § 494. G.S. § 598. R.S. 08: § 1278. C.L. § 8753. CSA: C. 45, § 100. CRS 53: § 35-5-10. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-10. L. 2006: Entire section repealed, p. 134, § 5, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-511 - Sheriff custodian of jail

Except as provided in section
16-11-308.5
, C.R.S., the sheriff shall have charge and custody of the jails of the county, and of the prisoners in the jails, and shall supervise them himself or herself or through a deputy or jailer.
G.L. § 495. G.S. § 599. R.S. 08: § 1279. C.L. § 8754. CSA: C. 45, § 101. CRS 53: § 35-5-11. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-11. L. 88: Entire section amended, p. 677, § 4, effective July 1; entire section amended, p. 711, § 11, effective July 1. L. 2006: Entire section amended, p. 134, § 6, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-512 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Sheriff to act as fire warden

Subject to the provisions of the community wildfire protection plan prepared by the county in accordance with section
30-15-401.7
, the sheriff of every county, in addition to other duties, shall act as fire warden of his or her respective county and is responsible for the coordination of fire suppression efforts in case of prairie, forest, or wildland fires or wildfires occurring in the unincorporated area of the county outside the boundaries of a fire protection district or that exceed the capabilities of the fire protection district to control or extinguish.
L. 03: p. 176, § 1. R.S. 08: § 1280. C.L. § 8755. CSA: C. 45, § 102. CRS 53: § 35-5-12. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-12. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09 -020), ch. 189, p. 829, § 4, effective April 30; entire section amended, (SB 09 -001), ch. 30, p. 128, § 4, effective August 5.
Amendments to this section by Senate Bill 09-001 and Senate Bill 09-020 were harmonized.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
For duty of sheriff to report fires, see § 23-31-204 .
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-512 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Sheriff to act as fire warden

Subject to the provisions of any relevant plans or agreements, the sheriff of every county, in addition to other duties, shall act as fire warden of the sheriff's respective county and is responsible for the coordination of fire suppression efforts in case of prairie, forest, or wildland fires or wildfires occurring in the unincorporated area of the county outside the boundaries of a fire department or that exceed the capabilities of the fire department to control or extinguish.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 48,§ 6, eff. 8/7/2024.
L. 03: p. 176, § 1. R.S. 08: § 1280. C.L. § 8755. CSA: C. 45, § 102. CRS 53: § 35-5-12. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-12. L. 2009: Entire section amended, (SB 09 -020), ch. 189, p. 829, § 4, effective April 30; entire section amended, (SB 09 -001), ch. 30, p. 128, § 4, effective August 5.
Amendments to this section by Senate Bill 09-001 and Senate Bill 09-020 were harmonized.
2024 Ch. 48, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
For duty of sheriff to report fires, see § 23-31-204 .
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-514 - Sheriff to transport prisoners

It is the duty of any sheriff transporting prisoners to a correctional facility, as defined in section
17-1-102
, C.R.S., or other place of confinement to convey to such facility or other place of confinement at one time all prisoners who may have been convicted and sentenced and who are ready for such transportation. If any sheriff fails or neglects to carry out the provisions of this section, the boards of county commissioners may disallow any such sheriff's bill for such extra trips as in their discretion are unnecessary. This section shall not apply to the transportation of the insane.
L. 1897: p. 256, § 1. R.S. 08: § 1282. C.L. § 8757. CSA: C. 45, § 104. CRS 53: § 35-5-14. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-14. L. 79: Entire section amended, p. 704, § 83, effective July 1.
For necessary expenses of and mileage allowance to sheriffs for transporting prisoners, see § 30-1-104(1)(w).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-515 - Sheriff to execute writs - attend court

The sheriff, in person or by his undersheriff or deputy, shall serve and execute, according to law, all processes, writs, precepts, and orders issued or made by lawful authority and to him directed, and shall serve the several courts of record held in his county.
G.L. § 496. G.S. § 600. R.S. 08: § 1283. C.L. § 8758. CSA: C. 45, § 105. CRS 53: § 35-5-15. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-15.
For sheriff's duty to serve on tender of fee, see § 30-1-106.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-516 - Sheriffs to preserve peace - command aid

It is the duty of the sheriffs, undersheriffs, and deputies to keep and preserve the peace in their respective counties, and to quiet and suppress all affrays, riots, and unlawful assemblies and insurrections. For that purpose, and for the service of process in civil or criminal cases, and in apprehending or securing any person for felony or breach of the peace, they, and every coroner, may call to their aid such person of their county as they may deem necessary.
G.L. § 497. G.S. § 601. R.S. 08: § 1284. C.L. § 8759. CSA: C. 45, § 106. CRS 53: § 35-5-16. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-16. L. 64: p. 383, § 7.
For authority of a peace officer to command aid, see §§ 16-3-202 and 18-8-107.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-517 - Outgoing sheriff may proceed with writs

Every sheriff going out of office at the expiration of the sheriff's term and having any order of fieri facias or fee bill that the sheriff has levied but not collected shall collect such execution or fee bill in the same manner as if the sheriff's term of office had not expired.
G.L. § 499. G.S. § 603. R.S. 08: § 1286. C.L. § 8761. CSA: C. 45, § 108. CRS 53: § 35-5-17. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-17. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 561, §19, effective August 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-518 - Coroner when acting as sheriff

The provisions of sections
30-10-503
and
30-10-517
shall apply to all coroners when by virtue of the laws of the state they are required to perform the duties of sheriff.
G.L. § 500. G.S. § 604. R.S. 08: § 1287. C.L. § 8762. CSA: C. 45, § 109. CRS 53: § 35-5-18. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-18.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-519 - Service on sheriff, made how

Every paper required by law to be served on the sheriff may be served on him in person or left at his office during business hours.
G.L. § 503. G.S. § 607. R.S. 08: § 1290. C.L. § 8765. CSA: C. 45, § 112. CRS 53: § 35-5-19. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-19.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-520 - Sheriff not to act as attorney

No sheriff, undersheriff, or deputy shall appear or advise as attorney or counselor in any case in any court.
G.L. § 504. G.S. § 608. R.S. 08: § 1291. C.L. § 8766. CSA: C. 45, § 113. CRS 53: § 35-5-20. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-20.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-521 - Illegal fees - penalty

No sheriff shall directly or indirectly ask, demand, or receive for any service to be performed by him in the discharge of any of his official duties any greater fees than are allowed by law, on penalty of forfeiture of treble damages to the party aggrieved, and being fined in a sum not less than twenty-five dollars and not more than two hundred dollars.
G.L. § 506. G.S. § 610. R.S. 08: § 1293. C.L. § 8768. CSA: C. 45, § 115. CRS 53: § 35-5-21. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-21.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-522 - Actions against sheriff - sureties liable - when

Except in the case of a sheriff covered by insurance purchased pursuant to section
30-10-501(2)
, in an action brought against a sheriff for an action done by virtue of the sheriff's office, if the sheriff gives notice thereof to the sureties on any bond of indemnity given by the sheriff, the judgment recovered therein shall be sufficient evidence of the sheriff's right to recover against such sureties, and the court, on motion, upon notice of five days, may order judgment to be entered against them for the amount so recovered, including costs.
L. 1887: p. 214, § 419. Code 08: § 454. Code 21: § 456. Code 35: § 456. CRS 53: § 35-5-22. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-5-22. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 561, §20, effective August 11.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-523 - Sheriff - permits for concealed handguns

The sheriff of each county and the official who has the duties of a sheriff in each city and county shall issue written permits to carry concealed handguns as provided in part 2 of article
12
of title
18
, C.R.S.
L. 81: Entire section added, p. 1437, § 1, effective June 8. L. 2003: Entire section amended, p. 650, § 8, effective May 17.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-524 - Sheriff to provide identification cards to retired peace officers upon request - definitions

(1)
As used in this section, unless the context otherwise requires:
(a)
"Peace officer" means a certified peace officer described in section
16-2.5-102
, C.R.S.
(b)
"Photographic identification" means a photographic identification that satisfies the description at
18 U.S.C. sec. 926c (d)
.
(2)
Except as described in subsection (3) of this section, on and after August 7, 2013, if a sheriff's office has a policy, on August 7, 2013, of issuing photographic identification to peace officers who have retired from the sheriff's office, and the sheriff's office discontinues said policy after August 7, 2013, the sheriff's office shall continue to provide such photographic identification to peace officers who have retired from the sheriff's office if:
(a)
The peace officer requests the identification;
(b)
The peace officer retired from the sheriff's office before the date upon which the sheriff's office discontinued the policy; and
(c)
The peace officer is a qualified retired law enforcement officer, as defined in
18 U.S.C. sec. 926c (c)
.
(3)
Before issuing or renewing a photographic identification to a retired law enforcement officer pursuant to this section, a law enforcement agency of the state shall complete a criminal background check of the officer through a search of the national instant criminal background check system created by the federal "Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act", Pub.L. 103-159, the relevant portion of which is codified at
18 U.S.C. sec. 922 (t)
, and a search of the state integrated criminal justice information system. If the background check indicates that the officer is prohibited from possessing a firearm by state or federal law, the law enforcement agency shall not issue the photographic identification.
(4)
The sheriff's office may charge a fee for issuing a photographic identification to a retired peace officer pursuant to subsection (2) of this section, which fee shall not exceed the direct and indirect costs assumed by the sheriff's office in issuing the photographic identification.
(5)
Notwithstanding any provision of this section to the contrary, a sheriff's office shall not be required to issue a photographic identification to a particular peace officer if the sheriff elects not to do so.
(6)
If a sheriff's office denies a photographic identification to a retired peace officer who requests a photographic identification pursuant to this section, the sheriff's office shall provide the retired peace officer a written statement setting forth the reason for the denial.
Added by 2013 Ch. 81, § 3, eff. 8/7/2013.
L. 2013: Entire section added, (HB 13-1118), ch. 81, p. 258, § 3, effective August 7.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-527 - Behavioral health professionals - grant applications encouraged - definition - repeal

(1)
Each sheriff is encouraged to adopt a policy whereby mental health professionals, to the extent practicable, provide:
(a)
On-scene response services to support deputy sheriffs' handling of persons with mental health disorders; and
(b)
Counseling services to deputy sheriffs.
(2)
In implementing a policy as described in subsection (1) of this section, a sheriff shall not require a mental health professional to counsel both a person with a mental health disorder and a deputy sheriff if, in the judgment of the mental health professional, doing so would constitute a conflict of interest or a breach of a professional code of ethics.
(3)
For the purposes of this section, each sheriff's office is encouraged to apply annually for a grant from the peace officers behavioral health support and community partnerships grant program created in section
24-32-3501
.
(4)
As used in this section, "mental health professional" means a mental health professional licensed to practice medicine pursuant to article
240
of title
12
or a person licensed as a mental health professional pursuant to article
245
of title
12
.
(5)
This section is repealed, effective September 1, 2027.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 354,§3, eff. 9/7/2021.
Amended by 2019 Ch. 136,§211, eff. 10/1/2019.
Added by 2017 Ch. 150,§1, eff. 8/9/2017.
L. 2017: Entire section added, (HB 17-1215), ch. 506, p. 506, § 1, effective August 9. L. 2019: (4) amended, (HB 19-1172), ch. 1718, p. 1718, § 211, effective October 1. L. 2021: (3) amended, (HB 21-1030), ch. 2306, p. 2306, § 3, effective September 7.
2021 Ch. 354, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
For the legislative declaration in HB 21-1030, see section 1 of chapter 354, Session Laws of Colorado 2021.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-528 - [Effective Until 8/7/2024] Incarcerated parents - family services coordinator

Each sheriff shall designate at least one individual to serve as a communication liaison between the county jail and county departments of human services concerning children subject to an open dependency and neglect case whose parents are incarcerated in the jail for the purpose of improving communication and ensuring opportunities for family time.
Added by 2023 Ch. 191,§ 11, eff. 1/1/2024.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 5 - SHERIFF (§§ 30-10-501 — 30-10-530) › Section 30-10-528 - [Effective 8/7/2024] Incarcerated parents - family services coordinator

Each sheriff shall designate at least one individual to serve as a communication liaison between the county jail and county departments of human or social services concerning children subject to an open dependency and neglect case whose parents are incarcerated in the jail for the purpose of improving communication and ensuring opportunities for family time.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 155,§ 22, eff. 8/7/2024.
Added by 2023 Ch. 191,§ 11, eff. 1/1/2024.
2024 Ch. 155, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 6 - CORONER (§§ 30-10-601 — 30-10-624) › Section 30-10-601 - Coroner - election - bond - insurance - authority

(1)
(a)
Repealed.
(b)
A coroner shall be elected in each county for the term of four years, who, except as provided in subsection (1.5) of this section, before entering upon the duties of office, shall give bond to the people of the state of Colorado of not less than twenty-five thousand dollars, with sufficient sureties, to be approved by the board of county commissioners or, if the board is not in session, by the county clerk and recorder, subject to the approval of such board, the condition of which bond shall be in substance the same as that given by the sheriff. Such bond shall be filed with the county clerk and recorder of the proper county.
(1.5)
In lieu of the bond required by subsection (1) of this section, a county may purchase crime insurance coverage in an amount not less than twenty-five thousand dollars on behalf of the coroner to protect the people of the county from any malfeasance on the part of the coroner while in office.
(2)
The coroner may declare an individual dead if the coroner finds the individual has sustained irreversible cessation of circulatory and respiratory function.
G.L. § 507. G.S. § 611. R.S. 08: § 1294. C.L. § 8769. CSA: C. 45, § 116. CRS 53: § 35-6-1. L. 56: p. 129, § 3. C.R.S. 1963: § 35-6-1. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1439, § 1, effective June 4. L. 89: (1) amended, p. 1275, § 2, effective April 18. L. 2003: (1)(a) repealed, p. 1834, § 4, effective August 6; (1)(a)(II) added by revision, pp. 1834, 1835, §§ 4, 5. L. 2010: Entire section amended, (HB 10-1062), ch. 161, p. 561, §21, effective August 11.
For the definition of death, see § 12-240-140.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 6 - CORONER (§§ 30-10-601 — 30-10-624) › Section 30-10-601.5 - [Effective until 8/7/2024] Qualifications - fingerprints

(1)
A person is eligible to hold the office of coroner if the person:
(a)
Is a citizen of the United States and a resident of the state of Colorado and of the county in which the person will hold the office of coroner;
(b)
Has earned a high school diploma or its equivalent or a college degree; and
(c)
Has given a set of fingerprints in accordance with subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
(a)
A person who is nominated by a political party or for whom a nominating petition is filed for the office of coroner shall have a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency and submit proof of such fingerprinting when filing a written acceptance pursuant to section
1-4-601 (3)
,
1-4-906
, or part 10 of article
4
of title
1
.
(b)
A person wishing to be a write-in candidate for the office of coroner shall have a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency and submit proof of such fingerprinting when filing an affidavit of intent pursuant to section
1-4-1101
, C.R.S.
(c)
A board of county commissioners shall not appoint a person to fill a vacancy in the office of coroner unless the person has had a complete set of fingerprints taken by a qualified law enforcement agency and has submitted proof of such fingerprinting to the board.
(3)
(a)
A law enforcement agency that takes fingerprints in accordance with subsection (2) of this section shall forward the fingerprints to the Colorado bureau of investigation for the purpose of conducting a state and national fingerprint-based criminal history record check utilizing the records of the Colorado bureau of investigation and the federal bureau of investigation. The Colorado bureau of investigation shall report the results of the criminal history record check to the county clerk and recorder of the county in which the person has been nominated for or is to be appointed to the office of coroner.
(b)
A person who has been convicted of or pleaded guilty or entered a plea of nolo contendere to any felony charge under federal or state law is unqualified for the office of coroner unless pardoned. The results of the criminal history record check performed in accordance with this subsection (3) shall be confidential; except that the county clerk and recorder may disclose whether a person is qualified or unqualified for the office of coroner.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 1831, § 3, effective August 6. L. 2017: (2)(a) amended, (SB 17-209), ch. 234, p. 964, § 12, effective August 9.
This section is set out more than once due to postponed, multiple, or conflicting amendments.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 6 - CORONER (§§ 30-10-601 — 30-10-624) › Section 30-10-601.7 - Duties of the Colorado coroners standards and training board

(1)
In addition to its other duties set forth in this part 6, the C.C.S.T. board shall:
(a)
Develop a curriculum for a forty-hour training course for new coroners and approve the qualifications of the instructors who teach the course;
(b)
Approve training providers to certify coroners in basic medical-legal death investigation pursuant to section
30-10-601.8(2)
; and
(c)
Approve training providers and programs used to fulfill the annual twenty-hour in-service training requirement specified in section
30-10-601.8(3)
.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 1833, § 3, effective August 6. L. 2014: (1)(c) amended, (HB 14-1380), ch. 376, p. 1794, § 2, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 30 - GOVERNMENT - COUNTY (§§ 30-1-101 — 30-35-906) › COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Article 10 - COUNTY OFFICERS (§§ 30-10-101 — 30-10-1001) › Part 6 - CORONER (§§ 30-10-601 — 30-10-624) › Section 30-10-601.8 - Training - fees - coroner training fund

(1)
A person who is elected or appointed to the office of coroner for the first time shall attend, at the first opportunity after the election or appointment, a training course for new coroners of at least forty hours using the curriculum developed by the C.C.S.T. board. The course shall be prepared and presented by qualified instructors from the Colorado coroners association or another training provider approved by the C.C.S.T. board. At the request of a new coroner, the C.C.S.T. board may decide that a combination of education, experience, and training satisfies the requirement to complete the training course for new coroners.
(2)
A person who is elected or appointed to the office of coroner for the first time shall, within one year of taking office, obtain certification in basic medical-legal death investigation from the Colorado coroners association or another training provider approved by the C.C.S.T. board. The C.C.S.T. board may grant an extension of up to one year to obtain such certification for just cause. The C.C.S.T. board shall issue written findings of fact supporting the extension.
(3)
Each coroner shall complete a minimum of twenty hours of in-service training provided by the Colorado coroners association or by another training provider approved by the C.C.S.T. board during each year of the coroner's term. At the request of a coroner, the C.C.S.T. board may decide that a combination of education, experience, and training satisfies the requirement to complete twenty hours of in-service training annually.
(4)
The county shall pay the costs of new coroner and in-service training. The fees charged by the C.C.S.T. board for training programs may include costs incurred in the establishment and operation of the C.C.S.T. board.
(5)
The C.C.S.T. board shall by rule establish fees for training programs. All fees collected shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the coroner training fund, which fund is hereby created. The moneys in the fund are hereby continuously appropriated to the C.C.S.T. board for the purposes of this part 6. In accordance with section
24-36-114
, C.R.S., all interest derived from the deposit and investment of moneys in the fund shall be credited to the general fund.
(6)
Each county coroner or his or her designee shall create a policy for the training of deputy coroners and make the policy available for public inspection.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 1833, § 3, effective August 6. L. 2014: (3) amended and (6) added, (HB 14-1380), ch. 376, p. 1794, § 3, effective July 1.