Consistent with the constitutional right to a speedy trial, all cases involving the commission of a crime against an at-risk person must take precedence before the court, and the court shall hear these cases as soon as possible after they are filed.
Source: L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1780, § 2, effective July 1. L. 93: Entire section amended, p. 1735, § 26, effective July 1. L. 2016: Entire section amended, (HB 16-1394), ch. 172, p. 550, § 5, effective July 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 6.5 - Wrongs to At-Risk Adults
§ 18-6.5-101. Legislative Declaration
§ 18-6.5-103. Crimes Against At-Risk Persons - Classifications
§ 18-6.5-103.5. Video Tape Depositions - At-Risk Adult Victims and Witnesses
§ 18-6.5-104. Statutory Privilege Not Allowed
§ 18-6.5-105. Preferential Trial Dates of Cases Involving Crimes Against At-Risk Persons
§ 18-6.5-106. Payment of Treatment Costs for Victims of Crimes Against At-Risk Persons - Restitution