§ 15-14.5-201 — Definitions - significant connection factors

Colorado § 15-14.5-201

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 15: Probate,
• Art.: Uniform Adult Guardianship and

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(1) In this part 2:

(a) Emergency means a circumstance that likely will result in substantial
harm to a respondent's health, safety, or welfare, and for which the appointment of
a guardian is necessary because no other person has authority and is willing to act
on the respondent's behalf.

(b) Home state means the state in which the respondent was physically
present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six consecutive
months immediately before the filing of a petition for a protective order or the
appointment of a guardian; or if none, the state in which the respondent was
physically present, including any period of temporary absence, for at least six
consecutive months ending within the six months prior to the filing of the petition.

(c) Significant-connection state means a state, other than the home state,
with which a respondent has a significant connection other than mere physical
presence and in which substantial evidence concerning the respondent is available.

(2) In determining under sections 15-14.5-203 and 15-14.5-301(5) whether a
respondent has a significant connection with a particular state, the court shall
consider:

(a) The location of the respondent's family and other persons required to be
notified of the guardianship or protective proceeding;

(b) The length of time the respondent at any time was physically present in
the state and the duration of any absence;

(c) The location of the respondent's property; and

(d) The extent to which the respondent has ties to the state such as voting
registration, state or local tax return filing, vehicle registration, driver's license,
social relationship, and receipt of services.

Legislative History

Source: L. 2008: Entire article added, p. 790, � 1, effective May 14.