§ 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. Source: L. 2017: Entire article added, (HB 17-1087), ch. 319, p. 1720, § 1, effective June 5.
§ 13-94-111. Repeal – Wind-Up
This article 94 is repealed, effective June 30, 2024. Prior to such repeal, the general assembly, after reviewing the report submitted by the director pursuant to section 13-94-105 (4), shall consider whether to enact legislation to continue, discontinue, or expand the office. If the general assembly has adjourned the legislative session beginning in January of […]
§ 13-93-203. Eligibility Requirements for Law Student Intern Practice
In order to be eligible to make an appearance and participate pursuant to section 13-93-202, a law student must: Be duly enrolled in or a graduate of any accredited law school; Have completed a minimum of two years of legal studies; Have the certification of the dean of such law school that he or she […]
§ 13-93-204. Certification of Law Student Intern by Law School Dean – Filing – Effective Period – Withdrawal by Dean or Termination
The certification by the law school dean, pursuant to section 13-93-203 (1)(c), required in order for a law student intern to appear and participate in proceedings: Shall be filed with the clerk of the supreme court and, unless it is sooner withdrawn, shall remain in effect until the announcement of the results of the first […]
§ 13-93-205. Qualifications of Supervising Lawyer
A supervising lawyer, under whose supervision an eligible law student intern appears and participates pursuant to section 13-93-202, shall be authorized to practice law in this state and: Shall be a lawyer in the public sector as provided in section 13-93-202 (1)(b) and (1)(c); Shall assume personal professional responsibility for the conduct of the law […]
§ 13-93-206. Other Rights Not Affected by Provisions for Practice by Law Student Intern
Nothing contained in sections 13-93-201 to 13-93-205 shall affect the right of any person who is not admitted to practice law to do anything that he or she might lawfully do prior to the adoption of these sections. Source: L. 2017: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 17-227), ch. 192, p. 703, § 1, effective […]
§ 13-94-101. Short Title
The short title of this article 94 is the “Office of Public Guardianship Act”. Source: L. 2017: Entire article added, (HB 17-1087), ch. 319, p. 1714, § 1, effective June 5.
§ 13-94-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly finds and declares that: Due to incapacity, some adults in Colorado are unable to meet essential requirements for their health or personal care; Private guardianship is not an option for such an adult when: No responsible family members or friends are available and appropriate to serve as a guardian; and He or […]
§ 13-94-103. Definitions
Except as otherwise indicated in this section, the definitions set forth in section 15-14-102 apply to this article 94. As used in this article 94, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the public guardianship commission created pursuant to section 13-94-104. “Direct care provider” means a health-care facility, as defined in section 15-14-505 (5), or […]
§ 13-94-104. Public Guardianship Commission Created – Office of Public Guardianship Created – Appointment of Director – Memorandum of Understanding
The public guardianship commission is hereby created within the judicial department. The commission includes five members, to be appointed as follows: On or before November 1, 2017, the Colorado supreme court shall appoint three members, no more than one of whom is from the same political party. Two of the supreme court’s appointees must be […]