Title 30, Government - County
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-612 Verdict of jury - form
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The jurors, having heard the testimony and having made all needful inquiries, shall return to the coroner their inquisition in writing, under their hands in substance as follows, stating the matters in the following form, suggested as far as found: STATE OF COLORADO, County of ..…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-613 When verdict kept secret
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If the inquisition finds that a crime has been committed on the deceased and names the person who the jury believes has committed it, the inquest shall not be made public until after the arrest, directed in section 30-10-614. Source: G.L. � 517. G.S. � 621. R.S. 08: � 1307. C.L. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-614 Coroner may order arrest - warrant
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(1) If the person charged is present, the coroner may order his arrest by an officer or any person and shall then make a warrant requiring the officer or other person to take him before the county court. (2) If the person charged is not present and the coroner believes he can be …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-615 Warrant - effect
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The warrant of a coroner in the above cases shall be of equal authority with that of the county courts; and when the person charged is brought before the county court, he shall be dealt with as a person held under a complaint in the usual form. Source: G.L. � 520. G.S. � 624. R.S…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-616 Contents of warrant
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The warrant of the coroner shall recite substantially the transactions before him, and the verdict of the jury of inquest leading to the arrest; and such warrant shall be a sufficient foundation for the proceeding of the county court instead of a complaint. Source: G.L. � 521. G.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-617 Coroner to make return to district court
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The coroner shall then return to the district court the inquisition, the written evidence, the name and address of the stenographer if required under section 30-10-611, and a list of the witnesses who testified as to material matter. Source: G.L. � 522. G.S. � 626. R.S. 08: � 131…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-618 Burial expenses - when paid by county
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The coroner shall cause the body of a deceased person which he is called to view to be delivered to his friends, if there are any, but if not he shall cause him to be decently buried, the expenses to be paid from any property found with the body, or, if there is none, from the co…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-619 Conflicts of interest of county coroners
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(1) A coroner who owns, operates, is employed by, or otherwise has an interest in a funeral establishment is deemed to have a conflict of interest and shall not direct business to such establishment when performing his or her duties under this part 6. (2) Nothing in this section …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-620 Corneal tissue - taking authorized. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1443, � 1, effective June 12. L. 82: (3)(a) R&RE, p. 482, � 1, effective February 19. L. 2002: Entire section repealed, p. 12, � 1, effective March 13.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-621 Removal of pituitary gland - authorization. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 85: Entire section added, p. 1057, � 1, effective May 3. L. 2013: Entire section repealed, (HB 13-1097), ch. 95, p. 303, � 2, effective April 4.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-622 Unidentified human remains - DNA samples
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(1) If a coroner or medical examiner takes legal custody of unidentified human remains pursuant to section 24-80-1302 (2), C.R.S., or section 30-10-606 (1.2), the coroner or medical examiner shall: (a) Make reasonable attempts to identify the remains pursuant to section 16-2.7-10…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-700.3 Definitions
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As used in this part 7, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Order means all orders and authorizations issued by a board of county commissioners for the payment of claims against the county. Order includes any warrant issued by a board of county commissioners and any writte…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-701 Election - term - bond - insurance
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(1) A county treasurer shall be elected in each county for the term of four years and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, before entering upon the discharge of duties, shall execute to the people of the state of Colorado a surety bond to be approved by the boar…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-702 Term of office
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The regular term of office of all county treasurers shall commence on the first day of January next after their election. Source: L. 1891: p. 117, � 1. R.S. 08: � 1316. C.L. � 8790. CSA: C. 45, � 137. CRS 53: � 35-7-2. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-2.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-703 Form of bond
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If a treasurer executes a bond pursuant to section 30-10-701 (1), the condition of the bond shall be in substance as follows: Whereas, .............., was elected to the office of County Treasurer of the County of ............ on the ............ day of ............; Now, therefo…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-704 Chief deputy treasurer - duties
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The county treasurer may appoint a chief deputy, who in the absence of the treasurer from his or her office, or in case of vacancy in said office, for any disability of the treasurer to perform the duties of his or her office, may perform all the duties of the office of treasurer…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-705 Vacancy in office - how filled
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(1) In case the office of county treasurer becomes vacant, the board of county commissioners shall appoint a suitable person to perform the duties of the treasurer. Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, the person so appointed shall give bond with like sureties an…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-706 Officers who cannot be treasurer
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No person holding the office of sheriff, county judge, or county clerk and recorder, nor any member of the board of county commissioners, shall hold the office of county treasurer. Source: G.L. � 530. G.S. � 634. R.S. 08: � 1320. C.L. � 8794. CSA: C. 45, � 141. CRS 53: � 35-7-6. …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-707 Treasurer to receive and pay moneys
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It is the duty of the county treasurer to receive all moneys belonging to the county, from whatsoever source they may be derived, and all other moneys which are by law directed to be paid to him. All money received by him for the use of the county shall be paid out by him only on…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-708 Deposit of funds in banks and savings and loan associations
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(1) In all counties of this state, the county treasurer shall deposit all the funds and moneys of whatever kind that come into the treasurer's possession by virtue of the office, in the treasurer's name as treasurer, in one or more state banks, national banks, or, in compliance w…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-710 Apportionment and separation of funds
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It is the duty of the county treasurer to apportion and keep all taxes collected by him or her in the several funds for which the taxes were levied, and it shall not be lawful to use the moneys belonging to any fund for the purpose of paying warrants drawn upon some other fund or…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-711 Payment of warrants - call published
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(1) County orders and warrants, properly made and issued, shall be entitled to a preference as to payment, according to the order of time in which they may be presented to the county treasurer; but where two or more orders are presented at the same time, precedence shall be given…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-712 Funds payable in order of presentment
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Every fund in the hands of the county treasurer for disbursements shall be paid out in the order in which the orders drawn thereon and payable out of said fund are presented for payment. Source: G.L. � 540. G.S. � 644. R.S. 08: � 1327. C.L. � 8802. CSA: C. 45, � 149. CRS 53: � 35…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-713 Delivery of books to successor - penalty
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Upon the resignation or removal from office of any county treasurer, all the books and papers belonging to the treasurer's office, and all moneys in the treasurer's hands by virtue of the treasurer's office, shall be delivered to the treasurer's successor in office, upon the oath…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-714 Treasurer collector of taxes
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The county treasurer of each county shall be, by virtue of his office, collector of taxes therein, and shall perform such duties in that regard as are prescribed by law. Source: G.L. � 535. G.S. � 639. R.S. 08: � 1329. C.L. � 8804. CSA: C. 45, � 151. CRS 53: � 35-7-15. C.R.S. 196…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-715 Treasurer to issue receipt for money collected
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Upon payment of any money to him or her and upon request of an individual taxpayer or the taxpayer's agent, the county treasurer shall issue and shall mail, if additionally requested, his or her receipt to the person paying it, setting forth the account upon which it is paid, and…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-716 Treasurer to assess property, when
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It is the duty of the county treasurer to assess, at a fair value, the property of any person liable to pay taxes which the county assessor has failed to assess, to place the same on the tax roll, and to collect taxes on the same in the manner provided by law. Such treasurer shal…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-717 Cash book - open to inspection. (Repealed)
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Source: G.L. � 537. G.S. � 641. R.S. 08: � 1332. C.L. � 8807. CSA: C. 45, � 154. CRS 53: � 35-7-18. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-18. L. 2020: Entire section repealed, (HB 20-1077), ch. 80, p. 324, � 4, effective September 14.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-718 Registry of orders - open to inspection
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Every county treasurer shall keep in his or her office a record to be called the registry of county orders wherein shall be entered at the date of the presentation thereof and without any interval or blank line between any such entry and the one preceding it every county order or…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-719 Charge to grand jury. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 457, � 1. R.S. 08: � 1334. C.L. � 8809. L. 33: p. 402, � 1. CSA: C. 45, � 156. CRS 53: � 35-7-20. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-20. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-720 Committee to investigate accounts of treasurer. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 457, � 2. R.S. 08: � 1335. C.L. � 8810. CSA: C. 45, � 157. CRS 53: � 35-7-21. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-21. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-721 Investigation of accounts - report. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 458, � 3. R.S. 08: � 1336. C.L. � 8811. CSA: C. 45, � 158. CRS 53: � 35-7-22. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-22. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-722 Committee appointed once in three months only. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 458, � 4. R.S. 08: � 1337. C.L. � 8812. CSA: C. 45, � 159. CRS 53: � 35-7-23. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-23. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-723 Committee power to examine witnesses. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 458, � 5. R.S. 08: � 1338. C.L. � 8813. CSA: C. 45, � 160. CRS 53: � 35-7-24. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-24. L. 72: p. 557, � 12. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-724 Committee to examine books and accounts. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 459, � 6. R.S. 08: � 1339. C.L. � 8814. CSA: C. 45, � 161. CRS 53: � 35-7-25. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-25. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-725 Refusal of treasurer to answer - contempt. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 1889: p. 459, � 7. R.S. 08: � 1340. C.L. � 8815. CSA: C. 45, � 162. CRS 53: � 35-7-26. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-7-26. L. 94: Entire section repealed, p. 1052, � 8, effective July 1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-726 Failure of treasurer to perform duties - penalty
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Every county treasurer who fails, neglects, or refuses to perform the duties of the office of the treasurer set forth in this part 7 is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction thereof, shall be punished by a fine of not less than fifty dollars nor more than five hundred doll…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-803 Office and supplies - expenses
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(1) The county assessor shall keep his or her office at the county courthouse or at a location in the county seat provided by the board of county commissioners, and shall be provided with a suitable room, vault, necessary office furnishings, books, maps, plats, and all forms and …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-804 Assistants - refusal to furnish - appeal. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 13: p. 528, � 4. C.L. � 8820. CSA: C. 45, � 167. CRS 53: � 35-8-4. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-8-4. L. 72: p. 589, � 51. L. 77: Entire section repealed, p. 1739, � 24, effective June 20.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-805 Expenses of assessor. (Repealed)
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Source: L. 13: p. 529, � 6. C.L. � 8821. CSA: C. 45, � 168. CRS 53: � 35-8-5. C.R.S. 1963: � 35-8-5. L. 77: Entire section amended, p. 1739, � 23, effective June 20. L. 88: Entire section repealed, p. 917, � 4, effective April 14. Cross references: For present provisions concerni…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-901 Surveyor - election - bond - insurance
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(1) A county surveyor shall be elected for a term of four years, shall be a professional land surveyor as provided in part 3 of article 120 of title 12, and, except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, shall file an official bond in the office of the county clerk and re…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-902 Deputies - certificates admitted as evidence
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The county surveyor may appoint as many deputies as he thinks proper, for whose official acts he shall be responsible. The certificate of the county surveyor or any of his deputies shall be admitted as legal evidence in any court of the state, but the certificate may be explained…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-903 Duties and powers of the county surveyor
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(1) The duties of the county surveyor are: (a) To represent the county in boundary disputes between adjoining counties pursuant to section 30-6-110, and in section or quarter corner disputes pursuant to section 30-10-906, and to locate lost, destroyed, or disputed corners and bou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-904 Vacancy - how filled
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If the office of county surveyor is at any time vacant, the board of county commissioners shall, within six months after the vacancy occurs, appoint some suitable and qualified person, who need not be a resident of the county, to fill the position of surveyor until the next gener…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-905 Remuneration - expenses
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(1) In counties of every class, the board of county commissioners may provide for additional compensation by agreement between the county surveyor and the board of county commissioners to be paid to the county surveyor who performs services for the county in addition to the dutie…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 30-10-907 County surveyor to administer oaths
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County surveyors shall have the authority to administer an oath or affirmation to deputies and assistants acting under them faithfully and impartially to discharge their duties as deputies and assistants. Source: L. 94: Entire section added, p. 1508, � 42, effective July 1.