This article 10 applies to and governs the operation of municipal courts in the cities and towns of this state. Except for the provisions relating to the method of salary payment for municipal judges, the incarceration of children pursuant to sections 19-2.5-305 and 19-2.5-1511, the appearance of the parent, guardian, or lawful custodian of any child under eighteen years of age who is charged with a municipal offense as required by section 13-10-111, the right to a trial by jury for petty offenses pursuant to section 16-10-109, rules of procedure promulgated by the supreme court, and appellate procedure, this article 10 may be superseded by charter or ordinance enacted by a home rule city.
Source: L. 69: p. 273, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 37-22-1. L. 70: p. 150, § 2. L. 72: p. 266, § 2. L. 81: Entire section amended, p. 1041, § 1, effective July 1. L. 87: Entire section amended, p. 813, § 10, effective October 1. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 909, § 2, effective April 28. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1688, § 16, effective January 1, 1997. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-059), ch. 136, p. 709, § 10, effective October 1. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3208, § 338, effective March 1, 2022.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure
§ 13-10-101. Legislative Declaration
§ 13-10-104. Municipal Court Created - Jurisdiction
§ 13-10-105. Municipal Judge - Appointment - Removal
§ 13-10-106. Qualifications of Municipal Judges
§ 13-10-107. Compensation of Municipal Judges
§ 13-10-108. Clerk of the Municipal Court
§ 13-10-110. Court Facilities and Supplies
§ 13-10-111. Commencement of Actions - Process
§ 13-10-111.5. Notice to Municipal Courts of Municipal Holds
§ 13-10-112. Powers and Procedures
§ 13-10-113. Fines and Penalties
§ 13-10-114.5. Representation by Counsel - Independent Indigent Defense - Definition
§ 13-10-115.5. Expungement of Juvenile Delinquent Records - Definition
§ 13-10-117. Time - Docket Fee - Bond
§ 13-10-119. Certification to Appellate Court
§ 13-10-120. Bond - Approval of Sureties - Forfeitures
§ 13-10-121. Conditions of Bond - Forfeiture - Release
§ 13-10-122. Docket Fee - Dismissal
§ 13-10-123. Procedendo on Dismissal
§ 13-10-124. Action on Bond in Name of Municipality
§ 13-10-126. Prostitution Offender Program Authorized - Reports