§ 13-91-101. Short Title
This article shall be known and may be cited as the “Office of the Child’s Representative Act”. Source: L. 2000: Entire article added, p. 1766, § 1, effective July 1.
§ 13-91-102. Legislative Declaration
The general assembly hereby finds that the legal representation of and non-legal advocacy on behalf of children is a critical element in giving children a voice in the Colorado court system. The general assembly further finds that the representation of children is unique in that children often have no resources with which to retain the […]
§ 13-91-103. Definitions
As used in this article 91, unless the context otherwise requires: “Child” means a person under eighteen years of age. “Contract entity” means a nonprofit entity with which the state judicial department may contract for the coordination and support of CASA activities in the state of Colorado. (2.5) “Counsel for youth” means an attorney who […]
§ 13-91-104. Office of the Child’s Representative – Board – Qualifications of Director
The office of the child’s representative is hereby created and established as an agency of the judicial department of state government. It shall be the responsibility of the office of the child’s representative to work cooperatively with local judicial districts, attorneys, and any contract entity in order to form a partnership between those entities and […]
§ 13-91-105. Duties of the Office of the Child’s Representative – Guardian Ad Litem and Counsel for Youth Programs
In addition to any responsibilities assigned to it by the chief justice, the office of the child’s representative shall: Enhance the provision of GAL or counsel for youth services in Colorado by: Ensuring the provision and availability of high-quality, accessible training throughout the state for persons seeking to serve as guardians ad litem or counsel […]
§ 13-91-106. Guardian Ad Litem Fund – Court-Appointed Special Advocate (Casa) Fund – Created
There is created in the state treasury the guardian ad litem fund, referred to in this subsection (1) as the “fund”. The fund consists of general fund money as may be appropriated by the general assembly and any money received pursuant to section 13-91-105 (1)(a)(IX). The money in the fund is subject to annual appropriation […]