Colorado § 13-71-142 Alternate jurors

Colorado Statutes

§ 13-71-142 — Alternate jurors

Colorado § 13-71-142

Title 13Courts

Art.Colorado Uniform Jury Selection

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Colo. Rev. Stat. § 13-71-142 (2026).

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In all civil and criminal trials, the court may call
and impanel alternate jurors to replace jurors who are disqualified or who the court
may determine are unable to perform their duties prior to deliberation. Alternate
jurors shall be summoned in the same manner, have the same qualifications, be
subject to the same examination and challenges, take the same oath, and have the
same functions, powers, and privileges as regular jurors. An alternate juror who
does not replace a regular juror shall be discharged at the time the jury retires to
consider its verdict, unless otherwise provided by law, by agreement of the parties,
or by order of the court. The seating of an alternate juror entitles each party to an
additional peremptory challenge, which may be exercised as to any prospecti

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In all civil and criminal trials, the court may call
and impanel alternate jurors to replace jurors who are disqualified or who the court
may determine are unable to perform their duties prior to deliberation. Alternate
jurors shall be summoned in the same manner, have the same qualifications, be
subject to the same examination and challenges, take the same oath, and have the
same functions, powers, and privileges as regular jurors. An alternate juror who
does not replace a regular juror shall be discharged at the time the jury retires to
consider its verdict, unless otherwise provided by law, by agreement of the parties,
or by order of the court. The seating of an alternate juror entitles each party to an
additional peremptory challenge, which may be exercised as to any prospective
jurors.

Legislative History

Source: L. 89: Entire article R&RE, p. 774, � 1, effective January 1, 1990. L. 90: Entire section amended, p. 923, � 1, effective March 27. L. 91: Entire section amended, p. 428, � 2, effective May 24.