§ 13-1-133. Use of Recycled Paper
The general assembly finds and declares that there is a need to expand upon existing laws which foster the effective and efficient management of solid waste by requiring that certain documents submitted by attorneys-at-law to state courts of record be submitted on recycled paper. The general assembly further finds that such expansion will protect and […]
§ 13-1-134. Court Automation System – Juvenile or Domestic Actions
The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the accurate and efficient exchange of information between the courts and state family service agencies is beneficial in providing aid to families in need in Colorado. Further, the general assembly declares that the use of a computer automation system to link the courts with each other […]
§ 13-1-120. Proceedings in English – Abbreviations
Every written proceeding in a court of justice in this state, or before a judicial officer, shall be in the English language, but such abbreviations as are now commonly used in that language may be used, and numbers expressed by figures or numerals in the customary manner. Source: L. 1887: p. 212, § 411. Code […]
§ 13-1-136. Civil Protection Orders – Single Set of Forms
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 […]
§ 13-1-121. Action Not Affected by Vacancy
No action or proceeding in a court of justice in this state shall be affected by a vacancy in the office of any of the judges, or by failure of a term thereof. Source: L. 1887: p. 212, § 410. Code 08: § 445. Code 21: § 447. Code 35: § 447. CRS 53: § […]
§ 13-1-137. Reporting of Data Concerning Juvenile Proceedings
Notwithstanding section 24-1-136 (11)(a)(I), the judicial branch shall report annually to the judiciary committees of the house of representatives and senate, or to any successor committees, information concerning: The number of juvenile delinquency cases; The number of juvenile delinquency cases that involved an appointment of counsel; The number of juvenile cases that involved a waiver […]
§ 13-1-122. When Judge Shall Not Act Unless by Consent
A judge shall not act as such in any of the following cases: In an action or proceeding to which he is a party, or in which he is interested; when he is related to either party by consanguinity or affinity in the third degree; or when he has been attorney or counsel for either […]
§ 13-1-138. Notification of Court Reminder Program
A court that participates in the court reminder program established in section 13-3-101 (14)(a)(I) shall notify a criminal defendant or juvenile participant, as defined in section 13-3-101 (14), at each court appearance that the individual can elect to provide a mobile telephone number that will be used by the court solely to provide text message […]
§ 13-1-123. Transfer of Civil Actions
When in any civil action pending in any court of record, whether filed as a special statutory proceeding, or otherwise, if for any reason the proceedings could be more expeditiously continued in another county, with the express consent of all parties, the court may order the cause transferred to any other county wherein the court […]
§ 13-1-139. Court Limitations on Medication-Assisted Treatment – Prohibited
A court shall not condition participation in a drug or problem-solving court or other judicial program, or enter orders relating to probation or parole or placement in community corrections, based on the requirement that a person cease participating in prescribed medication-assisted treatment for substance use disorders, as defined in section 23-21-803, unless the person or […]