§ 13-1-402. Definitions
As used in this part 4, unless the context otherwise requires: “Civil arrest” means an arrest that is solely or primarily in connection with a civil proceeding but does not include an arrest made in connection with a judge’s contempt authority or other judicially issued process. “Court” means a court of the state of Colorado […]
§ 13-1-403. Prohibition of Civil Arrest – Writ of Protection – Procedure
A person shall not be subject to civil arrest while the person is present at a courthouse or on its environs, or while going to, attending, or coming from a court proceeding. A judge or magistrate may issue a writ of protection to prohibit a civil arrest pursuant to subsection (1) of this section. A […]
§ 13-1-404. Remedies
A person who knowingly violates section 13-1-403 (1) or a writ of protection issued pursuant to section 13-1-403 (2) is liable for damages in a civil action for false imprisonment. A person who knowingly violates section 13-1-403 (1) or a writ of protection issued pursuant to section 13-1-403 (2) is subject to contempt of court. […]
§ 13-1-405. Severability
If any provision of this part 4 or its application to any person or circumstance is held invalid, the invalidity does not affect other provisions or application of this part 4 that can be given effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this part 4 are severable. Source: […]
§ 13-1-201. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds that: Ensuring the safety of employees and users of state court facilities is a significant component of ensuring access to justice for the people of the state of Colorado; Responsibility for providing security for state court facilities lies with the county governments; and Colorado is a geographically, demographically, and economically […]
§ 13-1-202. Definitions
As used in this part 2, unless the context otherwise requires: “Commission” means the court security cash fund commission created in section 13-1-203. “Fund” means the court security cash fund created in section 13-1-204. “Local security team” means a group of individuals from a county that oversees issues of court security for the county and […]
§ 13-1-203. Court Security Cash Fund Commission – Creation – Membership
There is hereby created in the judicial department the court security cash fund commission to evaluate grant applications received pursuant to this part 2 and make recommendations to the state court administrator for awarding grants from the court security cash fund. The commission shall be appointed no later than July 1, 2007. The commission shall […]
§ 13-1-204. Court Security Cash Fund – Creation – Grants – Regulations
There is hereby created in the state treasury the court security cash fund. The moneys in the fund shall be subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly for the implementation of this part 2. The state court administrator is authorized to accept gifts, grants, or donations from any private or public source for the […]
§ 13-1-205. Grant Applications – Duties of Counties
To be eligible for moneys from the fund, a local security team shall apply to the commission through the state court administrator for moneys to be used as specified in this part 2 and in accordance with the timelines and guidelines adopted by the commission and using the application form provided by the commission. For […]
§ 13-1-301. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds that: Providing access to state court facilities and ensuring the safety of employees and other users of state court facilities are fundamental components of ensuring access to justice for the people of the state of Colorado; Recent years have seen numerous occasions in which courthouse repair, renovation, improvement, and expansion […]