Colorado Statutes
§ 13-17-101 — Legislative declaration
The general assembly recognizes that
courts of record of this state have become increasingly burdened with litigation
which is straining the judicial system and interfering with the effective
administration of civil justice. In response to this problem, the general assembly
hereby sets forth provisions for the recovery of attorney fees or licensed legal
paraprofessional fees in courts of record when the bringing or defense of an action,
or part thereof (including any claim for exemplary damages), is determined to have
been substantially frivolous, substantially groundless, or substantially vexatious.
All courts shall liberally construe the provisions of this article 17 to effectuate
substantial justice and comply with the intent set forth in this section.
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Legislative History
Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 796, � 2, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire
section R&RE, p. 460, � 1, effective July 1. L. 2024: Entire section amended, (HB 24-1291), ch. 131, p. 465, � 4, effective August 7.
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§ 13-1-101
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Lost or destroyed records§ 13-1-104
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Costs of replacement§ 13-1-108
Judge may order adjournment§ 13-1-109
Court may appoint trustee§ 13-1-110
Appeal bond defective or insufficient§ 13-1-111
Courts of record§ 13-1-112
Clerk to keep seal§ 13-1-113
Seal - how attached§ 13-1-114
Powers of court§ 13-1-115
Courts may issue proper writs