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Home » US Law » 2022 Colorado Code » Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure » Article 54 - Property and Earnings Exempt

§ 13-54-101. Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: “Debtor” means a person whose property or earnings are subject to attachment, execution, or garnishment. “Dependent” means a person who receives more than one-half of his support from the debtor. (2.5) “Disabled debtor”, “disabled spouse”, or “disabled dependent” means a debtor, spouse, or dependent who […]

§ 13-54-102. Property Exempt – Definitions – Repeal

The following property is exempt from levy and sale under writ of attachment or writ of execution: The necessary wearing apparel of the debtor and each dependent to the extent of two thousand dollars in value; Watches, jewelry, and articles of adornment of the debtor and each dependent to the extent of two thousand five […]

§ 13-54-103. No Exemption for Purchase Price

None of the property described in section 13-54-102 shall be exempt from levy and sale on writ of attachment or writ of execution for the purchase price of such property. Source: L. 59: p. 532, § 3. CRS 53: § 77-13-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 77-2-3.

§ 13-54-105. No Exemption for Taxes

Nothing in this article shall be construed to exempt any property of any debtor from sale for the payment of any taxes legally assessed. Source: L. 59: p. 532, § 5. CRS 53: § 77-13-5. C.R.S. 1963: § 77-2-5.

§ 13-54-106. Exemptions Applicable to All Writs – Exception for Child Support

The exemptions provided by this article shall extend and apply to writs of attachment, execution, and garnishment issued out of any court of record and by municipal courts, except those writs which are the result of a judgment taken for arrearages for child support or for child support debt which are subject to the exemptions […]

§ 13-54-107. Exemptions in Bankruptcy

The exemptions provided in section 522 (d) of the federal bankruptcy code of 1978, title 11 of the United States Code, as amended, are denied to residents of this state. Exemptions authorized to be claimed by residents of this state shall be limited to those exemptions expressly provided by the statutes of this state. Source: […]