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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-101 Short title
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This title shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Children's Code". Source: L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 695, § 1, effective October 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-102 Legislative declaration
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(1) The general assembly declares that the purposes of this title are: (a) To secure for each child subject to these provisions such care and guidance, preferably in his own home, as will best serve his welfare and the interests of society; (b) To preserve and strengthen family t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-103 Definitions
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As used in this title 19 or in the specified portion of this title 19, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) (a) "Abuse" or "child abuse or neglect", as used in part 3 of article 3 of this title 19, means an act or omission in one of the following categories that threatens t…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 19-1-104 Jurisdiction
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(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the juvenile court has exclusive original jurisdiction in proceedings: (a) Concerning any child committing a delinquent act, as defined in section 19-2.5-102; (b) Concerning any child who is neglected or dependent, as set forth in section …