The executive director shall provide legal services for the defense of claims brought against the state and may in his or her discretion employ legal counsel to coordinate, direct, supervise, or otherwise aid in the investigation of any incident or occurrence likely to result in a claim against the state. The executive director may provide for those legal services through the state attorney general's office or, with the concurrence of the state attorney general, may purchase such legal services from any private law firm or attorney.
Source: L. 85, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire part added, p. 5, § 1, effective September 27. L. 86: Entire section amended, p. 892, § 5, effective April 17. L. 96: Entire section amended, p. 1520, § 59, effective June 1.
Structure Colorado Code
Article 30 - Department of Personnel - State Administrative Support Services
§ 24-30-1501. Legislative Declaration
§ 24-30-1503. Risk Management System
§ 24-30-1503.5. Risk Management System - Independent Program
§ 24-30-1504. Powers and Duties of the Department
§ 24-30-1505. Powers of the Executive Director
§ 24-30-1506. Claims Investigation, Claims Adjustment, and Support Services
§ 24-30-1508. State Claims Board - Creation
§ 24-30-1509. Powers and Duties of the Board
§ 24-30-1510. Risk Management Fund - Creation - Authorized and Unauthorized Payments
§ 24-30-1510.7. Workers' Compensation for State Employees
§ 24-30-1511. State Treasurer to Invest Funds
§ 24-30-1511.5. State Self-Insurance Funds - Transfers - Definition
§ 24-30-1512. Risk Management Fund and Self-Insured Property Fund Not Subject to Insurance Laws
§ 24-30-1513. State Auditor - Examination - Report
§ 24-30-1515. Compromise or Settlement of Claims - Authority
§ 24-30-1516. Rules and Regulations
§ 24-30-1519. Insurance Policies
§ 24-30-1520. Authorization by Law to Settle Claims or to Pay Judgments