County courts, in their respective counties, have jurisdiction in prosecutions of violations of county ordinances. The simplified county court procedures set forth in part 1 of article 2 of title 16, C.R.S., and the penalty assessment procedures set forth in part 2 of said article shall be applicable to the prosecution of violations of county ordinances. Any summons and complaint brought in any county court shall be filed in the name of the county by and on behalf of the people of the state of Colorado. Any process issued from a county court shall be likewise denominated. It is the duty of the sheriff and undersheriff and deputies, in their respective counties, to enforce the provisions of county ordinances.
Source: L. 79: Entire part added, p. 1147, § 1, effective May 24. L. 81: Entire section R&RE, p. 1449, § 2, effective May 22.
Cross references: For the jurisdiction of the county court generally, see §§ 13-6-103 through 13-6-106.
Structure Colorado Code
Title 30 - Government - County
Article 15 - Regulation Under Police Power
§ 30-15-401. General Regulations - Definitions
§ 30-15-401.5. Fire Safety Standards
§ 30-15-402.5. Enforcement Personnel - Peace Officer Designation
§ 30-15-403. Style of Ordinances
§ 30-15-404. Majority Must Vote for Ordinances - Proving Ordinances
§ 30-15-405. Record and Publication of Ordinances
§ 30-15-406. Reading Before Board of County Commissioners - Publication
§ 30-15-407. Reading - Adoption of Code
§ 30-15-408. Disposition of Fines and Forfeitures
§ 30-15-409. One-Year Limitation of Suits