Colorado Statutes
§ 19-1-105 — Right to counsel and jury trial
(1)All hearings, including
adjudicatory hearings, shall be heard by a judge or magistrate without a jury,
except as otherwise provided by this title.
(2)The right to counsel is provided in this title 19. Nothing in this title 19
prevents the court from appointing counsel in addition to a guardian ad litem for a
child if it deems representation by counsel necessary to protect the interests of the
child.
(3)In proceedings pursuant to the School Attendance Law of 1963, article
33 of title 22, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child, unless the
child is already represented by counsel. If the court finds that it is in the best
interest and welfare of the child, the court may appoint both counsel and a guardian
ad litem. The court shall make information regarding th
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Legislative History
Source: L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 700, � 1, effective October 1. L. 91: (1)
amended, p. 360, � 25, effective April 9. L. 2003: (2) amended, p. 1320, � 1, effective
August 6. L. 2022: (2) amended and (3) added, (HB 22-1038), ch. 92, p. 432, � 5,
effective January 9, 2023.
Nearby Sections
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§ 19-1-101
Short title§ 19-1-102
Legislative declaration§ 19-1-103
Definitions§ 19-1-104
Jurisdiction§ 19-1-105
Right to counsel and jury trial§ 19-1-106
Hearings - procedure - record§ 19-1-107
Social study and other reports§ 19-1-108
Magistrates - qualifications - duties§ 19-1-111
Appointment of guardian ad litem§ 19-1-111.5
Court-appointed special advocate§ 19-1-113
Emergency protection orders§ 19-1-114
Order of protection