(2.1) Notwithstanding any other provision of this part 1, the filing of a certificate of review pursuant to section 13-20-602 related to any licensed health-care professional shall create a rebuttable presumption that the claim or action is not frivolous or groundless, but it shall not relieve the plaintiff or his attorney from ongoing obligations under rule 11 of Colorado rules of civil procedure.
Source: L. 77: Entire article added, p. 797, § 2, effective July 1. L. 84: Entire section R&RE, p. 460, § 2, effective July 1. L. 86: (4) amended, p. 681, § 4, effective July 1. L. 90: (2.1) added, p. 862, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2006: (8) amended, p. 237, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2009: (8) amended, (HB 09-1248), ch. 252, p. 1136, § 24, effective May 14.
Cross references: For award of attorney fees and other costs in actions involving garnishees, see § 13-16-123.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 13 - Courts and Court Procedure
Part 1 - Frivolous, Groundless, or Vexatious Actions
§ 13-17-101. Legislative Declaration
§ 13-17-102. Attorney Fees - Definitions
§ 13-17-103. Procedure for Determining Reasonable Fee - Judicial Discretion
§ 13-17-104. Fee Arrangements Between Attorney and Client