It is the exclusive duty of the district attorney to provide for the collection of forfeited recognizances and turn the money so collected into the registry of the court declaring the forfeiture. In fulfilling such duty, the district attorney may contract with any person or entity and provide for payment of any fees and costs for the services of such person or entity out of such moneys collected.
Source: L. 1891: p. 135, § 1. R.S. 08, § 2097. C.L. § 5976. CSA: C. 55, § 3. CRS 53: § 45-1-3. C.R.S. 1963: § 45-1-3. L. 73: p. 1403, § 34. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 962, § 5, effective May 27.
Cross references: For procedure in disposition of security deposits upon forfeiture or termination of bond and enforcement when forfeiture not set aside, see §§ 16-4-111 and 16-4-112.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 1 - District Attorneys
§ 20-1-101. Bond and Oath or Affirmation of District Attorney and Staff
§ 20-1-102. Appear on Behalf of State and Counties
§ 20-1-103. Collect Forfeited Recognizances
§ 20-1-104. Appear at Inquests
§ 20-1-105. Opinions to County Officers - Representation
§ 20-1-106. Appear and Advise Grand Juries
§ 20-1-106.1. Preparation and Review of Affidavits and Warrants
§ 20-1-107. Disqualification - Court to Appoint Prosecutor - Legislative Declaration
§ 20-1-108. When Sick or Absent, Court to Appoint
§ 20-1-109. Powers of Appointee
§ 20-1-110. Intergovernmental Cooperation and Contracts
§ 20-1-111. District Attorneys May Cooperate or Contract - Contents - Appropriation
§ 20-1-113. Reporting of Criminal Proceedings Involving Public School Students
§ 20-1-114. Peace Officer-Involved Shooting Investigations - Disclosure