§ 31-10-1401 — Controversies

Colorado § 31-10-1401

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 31: Government
• Art.: Municipal Election Code

Text

(1) When any controversy arises between any
official charged with any duty or function under this article and any candidate or
other person, the district court, upon the filing of a verified petition by any such
official or person setting forth in concise form the nature of the controversy and the
relief sought, shall issue an order commanding the respondent in such petition to
appear before the court and answer under oath to such petition. It is the duty of the
court to summarily hear and dispose of any such issues, with a view to obtaining a
substantial compliance with the provisions of this article by the parties to such
controversy, and to make and enter orders and judgments and to follow the
procedures of such court to enforce all such orders and judgments.

(2) Such proceedings may be reviewed and finally adjudicated by the
supreme court of this state if application to such court is made within five days
after the termination thereof by the court in which the petition was filed and if the
supreme court is willing to assume jurisdiction of the case.

Legislative History

Source: L. 75: Entire title R&RE, p. 1068, � 1, effective July 1.