Title 13, Courts and Court Procedure
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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-115 Rules of court
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The juvenile court has the power to make rules for the conduct of its business to the extent that such rules are not in conflict with the rules of the supreme court or the laws of the state but are supplementary thereto. Juvenile court rules are subject to review by the supreme c…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-116 Terms
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Terms of the juvenile court shall be fixed by rule of court; but at least one term shall be held each year. Source: L. 64: p. 442, � 18. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-19-18.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-117 Seal
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The juvenile court shall have a seal, bearing upon the face thereof the words The Juvenile Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Source: L. 64: p. 442, � 19. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-19-19.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-118 Process
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The juvenile court has the power to issue process necessary to acquire jurisdiction, to require attendance, and to enforce all orders, decrees, and judgments. Such process runs to any county within the state and, when authorized by law in special proceedings or, in the absence th…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-119 Venue
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Venue in the juvenile court is described in sections 19-2.5-104, 19-3-201, 19-4-109, 19-5-102, 19-5-204, and 19-6-102. Source: L. 64: p. 442, � 21. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-19-21. L. 67: p. 1053, � 10. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 813, � 8, effective October 1. L. 96: Entire sectio…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-120 Sheriff to attend
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It is the duty of the sheriff of the city and county of Denver to attend in the juvenile court. Source: L. 64: p. 442, � 22. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-19-22.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-121 Appearance by district attorney and city attorney
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Upon the request of the court, the district attorney shall represent the state in the interest of the child in any proceedings brought under section 19-1-104 (1)(a), C.R.S., and the city attorney shall represent the state in the interest of the child in any other proceedings. Sou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-122 Juries
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When required, juries may be selected and summoned as provided for courts of record in articles 71 to 74 of this title. With the permission of the district court, the juvenile court may use the panel of jurors summoned for the district court of the second judicial district. Sourc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-123 Judgments
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The judgments of the juvenile court shall be enforceable in the same manner as judgments of the district court and, when appropriate, may be made liens upon real estate or other property in the manner provided by law for judgments of the district court. Source: L. 64: p. 443, � 2…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-124 Appellate review
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Appellate review of any order, decree, or judgment may be taken to the supreme court or the court of appeals, as provided by law and the Colorado appellate rules. Initials shall appear on the record on appeal in place of the name of the child. Appeals from orders or decrees conce…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-125 Fees
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The fees charged by the juvenile court and the clerk thereof shall be those provided in article 32 of this title. Source: L. 64: p. 443, � 27. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-19-27.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-8-126 Supervision by supreme court
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The supervisory powers of the supreme court established by article 3 of this title shall extend to the juvenile court. Source: L. 64: p. 444, � 30. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-19-30.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-101 Establishment
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Pursuant to the provisions of section 1 of article VI of the Colorado constitution, there is hereby established the probate court of the city and county of Denver. Source: L. 64: p. 445, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-1.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-102 Court of record - powers
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The probate court shall be a court of record with such powers as are inherent in constitutionally created courts and with such legal and equitable powers to effectuate its jurisdiction and carry out its orders, judgments, and decrees as are possessed by the district courts. Sourc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-103 Jurisdiction
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(1) The probate court of the city and county of Denver has original and exclusive jurisdiction in said city and county of: (a) The administration, settlement, and distribution of estates of decedents, wards, and absentees; (b) Property vested in any person under a legal disabilit…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-104 Number of judges
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There shall be one judge of the probate court of the city and county of Denver. Source: L. 64: p. 446, � 4. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-4.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-105 Qualifications of judges
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A judge of the probate court shall be a qualified elector of the city and county of Denver at the time of his selection and shall have been licensed to practice law in the state of Colorado for five years at such time. He shall be a resident of the city and county of Denver durin…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-106 Compensation of judges
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A probate judge shall receive an annual salary as provided by law. Source: L. 64: p. 446, � 6. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-6. Cross references: For salaries of probate judges, see � 13-30-103.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-107 Appointment and term of office
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(1) The term of office of a probate judge shall be six years. (2) A probate judge shall be appointed for the probate court of the city and county of Denver in the same manner provided for the appointment of district judges. Source: L. 64: p. 446, � 7. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-7. L. 6…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-108 Vacancies
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If the office of probate court judge becomes vacant because of death, resignation, failure to be retained in office pursuant to section 25 of article VI of the state constitution, or other cause, the vacancy shall be filled by the governor as provided in section 20 of article VI …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-109 Clerk
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(1) The judge of the probate court shall appoint a clerk of the probate court pursuant to section 13-3-105. (2) Repealed. (3) The powers and duties of the clerk of the probate court shall be similar to the powers and duties of the clerk of the district court including such powers…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-110 Other employees
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The judge of the probate court shall appoint pursuant to section 13-3-105 such deputy clerks, assistants, reporters, stenographers, and bailiffs as may be necessary for the transaction of the business of the court. Source: L. 64: p. 448, � 11. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-11. L. 69: p. 2…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-111 Practice and procedure
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Practice and procedure in the probate court shall be conducted in accordance with laws providing special proceedings for matters within its jurisdiction and with the Colorado rules of civil procedure. Source: L. 64: p. 448, � 12. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-12.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-112 Rules of court
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The probate court has the power to make rules for the conduct of its business to the extent that such rules are not in conflict with the rules of the supreme court or the laws of the state but are supplementary thereto. Probate court rules are subject to review by the supreme cou…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-113 Terms
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Terms of the probate court shall be fixed by rule of court, but at least one term shall be held each year. Source: L. 64: p. 448, � 14. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-14.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-114 Seal
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The probate court shall have a seal, bearing upon the face thereof the words: The Probate Court of the City and County of Denver, Colorado. Source: L. 64: p. 448, � 15. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-15.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-115 Process
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The probate court has the power to issue process necessary to acquire jurisdiction, to require attendance, and to enforce all its orders, decrees, and judgments. Such process runs to any county within the state and, when authorized by law in special proceedings or, in the absence…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-116 Venue
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Venue in the probate court shall be determined as provided in articles 10 to 20 of title 15, C.R.S., or by other applicable statutes prescribing special proceedings or, in the absence thereof, by the Colorado rules of civil procedure. Source: L. 64: p. 449, � 17. C.R.S. 1963: � 3…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-117 Juries
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When required, juries may be selected and summoned as provided for courts of record in articles 71 to 74 of this title. With the permission of the district court, the probate court may use the panel of jurors summoned for the district court of the second judicial district. Source…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-118 Judgments
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The judgments of the probate court shall be enforceable in the same manner as judgments of the district court and may be made liens upon real estate or other property in the manner provided by law for judgments of the district court. Source: L. 64: p. 449, � 19. C.R.S. 1963: � 37…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-119 Appeals
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Appellate review of final judgments of the probate court shall be by the supreme court or by the court of appeals, as provided by law, and shall be conducted in the same manner as prescribed by the Colorado appellate rules for review by the court of appeals and the supreme court …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-120 Fees
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The fees charged by the probate court and the clerk thereof shall be those provided in article 32 of this title. Source: L. 64: p. 449, � 21. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-21.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-121 Funds
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Funds for the operation of the probate court, including the salaries of the employees thereof, shall be provided in the same manner as funds are provided for the establishment and operation of the district courts for the second judicial district. Source: L. 64: p. 449, � 22. C.R.…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-122 Supervision by supreme court
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The supervisory powers of the supreme court established by article 3 of this title extend to the probate court. Source: L. 64: p. 450, � 23. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-20-23.
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-123 National instant criminal background check system - reporting
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(1) On and after March 20, 2013, the state court administrator shall send electronically the following information to the Colorado bureau of investigation created pursuant to section 24-33.5-401, referred to in this section as the bureau: (a) The name of each person who has been …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-9-124 National instant criminal background check system - judicial process for awarding relief from federal prohibitions - legislative declaration
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(1) Legislative declaration. The purpose of this section is to set forth a judicial process whereby a person may apply or petition for relief from federal firearms prohibitions imposed pursuant to 18 U.S.C. sec. 922 (d)(4) and (g)(4), as permitted by the federal “NICS Improvement…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-101 Legislative declaration
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The general assembly finds that the right to a trial by jury for petty offenses, as defined in section 16-10-109, C.R.S., is of vital concern to all of the people of the state of Colorado and that the interests of the state as a whole are so great that the general assembly shall …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-102 Definitions
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As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires: (1) Municipal court includes police courts and police magistrate courts created or existing under previous laws or under a municipal charter and ordinances. (2) Municipal judges includes police magistrates as defined…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-103 Applicability
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This article 10 applies to and governs the operation of municipal courts in the cities and towns of this state. Except for the provisions relating to the method of salary payment for municipal judges; the incarceration of children pursuant to sections 19-2.5-305 and 19-2.5-1511; …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-104 Municipal court created - jurisdiction
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The municipal governing body of each city or town shall create a municipal court to hear and try all alleged violations of ordinance provisions of such city or town. Source: L. 69: p. 273, � 1. C.R.S. 1963: � 37-22-2. 13-10-104.5. Municipal court - municipal ordinance - act of do…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-104.5 Municipal court - municipal ordinance - act of domestic violence - report - repeal
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(1) If a municipality has a municipal ordinance that criminalizes an act of domestic violence, as defined in section 18-6-800.3, the municipality shall adopt an ordinance establishing: (a) That victims, victims’ families, and witnesses of a violation of an act of domestic violenc…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-105 Municipal judge - appointment - removal
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(1) (a) Unless otherwise provided in the charter of a home rule city, the municipal court shall be presided over by a municipal judge who shall be appointed by the municipal governing body for a specified term of not less than two years and who may be reappointed for a subsequent…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-106 Qualifications of municipal judges
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(1) A municipal judge shall have the same qualifications as a county judge in a Class D county, as set forth in section 13-6-203 (3). (2) Preference shall be given by the municipal governing body, when possible, to the appointment of a municipal judge who is licensed to practice …
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-107 Compensation of municipal judges
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(1) The municipal governing body shall provide by ordinance for the salary of the municipal and assistant judges. Such salary shall be a fixed annual compensation and payable on a monthly or other periodic basis. The municipal governing body may pay any substitute judge appointed…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-108 Clerk of the municipal court
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(1) The municipal governing body shall establish the position of clerk of the municipal court, except that the municipal judge shall serve as ex officio clerk if the business of the court is insufficient to warrant a separate full-time or part-time clerk. (2) The clerk of the mun…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-109 Bond
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(1) The clerk of the municipal court shall give a performance bond in the sum of two thousand dollars, or in such amount as may be set by ordinance, to the city or town for which he is appointed. (2) The performance bond shall be approved by the municipal governing body and be co…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-110 Court facilities and supplies
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(1) The municipal governing body shall furnish the municipal court with suitable courtroom facilities and sufficient funds for the acquisition of all necessary books, supplies, and furniture for the proper conduct of the business of the court. (2) In order to carry out the provis…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-111 Commencement of actions - process
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(1) Any action or summons brought in any municipal court to recover any fine or enforce any penalty or forfeiture under any ordinance shall be filed in the corporate name of the municipality in which the court is located by and on behalf of the people of the state of Colorado. (2…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-111.5 Notice to municipal courts of municipal holds
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(1) If a person is detained in a jail on a municipal hold and does not immediately receive a personal recognizance bond, the jail shall promptly notify the municipal court of any municipal hold; except that, if the municipal hold is the sole basis to detain the person, the jail s…
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-10-112 Powers and procedures
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(1) The municipal judge of any municipal court has all judicial powers relating to the operation of his court, subject to any rules of procedure governing the operation and conduct of municipal courts promulgated by the Colorado supreme court. The presiding municipal judge of any…