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Part 1 - General Provisions
§ 19-2.5-101. Legislative Declaration - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-102. Definitions - In addition to the terms defined in section 19-1-103, as...
§ 19-2.5-103. Jurisdiction - Source: L. 2021: (1)(a)(I) and (5) amended, (HB 21-1090), ch....
§ 19-2.5-104. Venue - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-105. Representation of Petitioner - In all matters pursuant to this article 2.5, the district...
§ 19-2.5-106. Victim's Right to Attend Dispositional, Review, and Restitution Proceedings - The victim of any delinquent act, or a relative of...
§ 19-2.5-107. Parental Accountability - Legislative Intent - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-108. Effect of Proceedings - An adjudication or proceeding pursuant to this article 2.5 must...
§ 19-2.5-109. Saving Clause - The repeal of article 2 of this title 19 and...
§ 19-2.5-110. Outstanding Balances Owed by Juveniles - Report - Repeal - Source: L. 2021: Entire section added, (HB 21-1315), ch. 461,...
Part 2 - Investigations and Law Enforcement
§ 19-2.5-201. Preliminary Investigation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-202. Consent to Search - In determining the voluntariness of a juvenile's consent to a...
§ 19-2.5-203. Statements - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-204. Issuance of a Lawful Warrant Taking a Juvenile Into Custody - Source: L. 2021: (3) amended, (SB 21-071), ch. 463, p....
§ 19-2.5-205. Search Warrants - Issuance - Grounds - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-206. Search Warrants - Application - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-207. Fingerprinting - Juvenile Under Arrest - Ordered by Court - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-208. Petty Tickets - Summons - Contracts - Data - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-209. Taking Juvenile Into Custody - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 3 - Detention
§ 19-2.5-301. Legislative Declaration - The general assembly declares that the placement of children and...
§ 19-2.5-302. Local Juvenile Services Planning Committee - Creation - Duties - Identification and Notification of Dually Identified Crossover Youth - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-303. Duty of Officer - Screening Teams - Notification - Release or Detention - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-304. Limitations on Detention - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-305. Detention and Shelter - Hearing - Time Limits - Findings - Review - Confinement With Adult Offenders - Restrictions - (b) (I) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (3)(b)(I)...
§ 19-2.5-306. Conditions of Release - Personal Recognizance Bond - Source: L. 2021: IP(1), (2), (3), (4), (6), (7), and...
Part 4 - Diversion
§ 19-2.5-401. Diversion - As an alternative to a petition filed pursuant to section...
§ 19-2.5-402. Juvenile Diversion Program - Authorized - Report - Allocation of Money - Legislative Declaration - Definitions - (4.5) Diversion programs may use the results of an approved...
§ 19-2.5-403. Juvenile Diversion Cash Fund - Creation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 5 - Initiation of Proceedings
§ 19-2.5-501. Summons - Issuance - Contents - Service - Legislative Declaration - 1. YOU HAVE THE RIGHT TO HAVE YOUR OWN LAWYER...
§ 19-2.5-502. Petition Initiation - Petition Form and Content - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-503. Aggravated Juvenile Offender - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 6 - Court Proceedings
§ 19-2.5-601. Appointment of Guardian Ad Litem - The court may appoint a guardian ad litem pursuant to...
§ 19-2.5-602. General Procedure for Juvenile Hearings - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-603. Notification - A juvenile released pursuant to section 19-2.5-306 and ordered to...
§ 19-2.5-604. Open Hearings - The general public must not be excluded from hearings held...
§ 19-2.5-605. Advisement - Right to Counsel - Waiver of Right to Counsel - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-606. Preadjudication Service Program - Creation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-607. Mandatory Protection Order - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-608. Fingerprinting - Ordered by Court - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-609. Preliminary Hearing - Dispositional Hearing - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-610. Right to Jury Trial - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-611. Contempt - Warrant - Legislative Declaration - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-612. Mental Health Services for Juvenile - How and When Issue Raised - Procedure - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 7 - Competency to Proceed
§ 19-2.5-701. Legislative Declaration - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-702. Incompetent to Proceed - Effect - How and When Raised - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-703. Determination of Incompetency to Proceed - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-704. Procedure After Determination of Competency or Incompetency - Source: L. 2021: (4) amended, (SB 21-071), ch. 463, p....
§ 19-2.5-705. Restoration to Competency Hearing - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-706. Procedure After Restoration to Competency Hearing - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 8 - Direct Filing and Transfer Hearings
§ 19-2.5-801. Direct Filing - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-802. Transfers - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 9 - Adjudicatory Proceedings
§ 19-2.5-901. Informal Adjustment - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-902. Entry of Plea - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-903. Deferral of Adjudication - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-904. Speedy Trial - Procedural Schedule - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-905. Evidentiary Considerations - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-906. Admissibility of Evidence - Legislative Declaration - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-907. Procedures at Trial - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-908. Method of Jury Selection - Examination and selection of jurors are governed by rule 47...
§ 19-2.5-909. Motion for New Trial - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-910. Adjudication - Collateral Relief - Applicability - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: (9) added, (HB 21-1214), ch. 455, p....
Part 10 - Teen Courts
§ 19-2.5-1001. Short Title - The short title of this part 10 is the "Colorado...
§ 19-2.5-1002. Definitions - As used in this part 10, unless the context otherwise...
§ 19-2.5-1003. Teen Court Program - Supervising Courts - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1004. Procedures - Hearings - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1005. Alternative Procedures - Nothing contained in this part 10 impairs the authority of...
Part 11 - Sentencing
§ 19-2.5-1101. Presentence Investigation - Each adjudicated juvenile may, at the time of adjudication or...
§ 19-2.5-1102. Sentencing Hearing - (2) [ Editor's note: This version of subsection (2) is...
§ 19-2.5-1103. Sentencing Schedule - Options - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1104. Sentencing - Restitution by Juvenile - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1105. Sentencing - Fines - Except as otherwise set forth in section 19-2.5-1127 for an...
§ 19-2.5-1106. Sentencing - Probation - Supervised Community Service or Work Program - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1107. Juvenile Probation Officers - Powers and Duties - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1108. Probation - Terms - Release - Revocation - Graduated Responses System - Rules - Report - Definition - (X) May be evaluated to determine whether the juvenile would...
§ 19-2.5-1109. Juvenile Probation Standards - Development - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1110. Sentencing - Requirements Imposed on Parents - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1111. Sentencing - Community Accountability Program - Except as otherwise required by section 19-2.5-1127, the court may...
§ 19-2.5-1112. Sentencing - Placement With Relative - Except as otherwise required by section 19-2.5-1127 for an aggravated...
§ 19-2.5-1113. Sentencing - Alternative Services - Detention - Except as otherwise required by section 19-2.5-1127 for an aggravated...
§ 19-2.5-1114. Sentencing - Placement Based on Special Needs of the Juvenile - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1115. Sentencing - Legal Custody - County Department of Human or Social Services - Except as otherwise required by section 19-2.5-1127 for an aggravated...
§ 19-2.5-1116. Orders - Community Placement - Reasonable Efforts Required - Reviews - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1117. Sentencing - Commitment to the Department of Human Services - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1118. Sentencing - Persons Eighteen Years of Age or Older - County Jail - Community Corrections - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1119. Genetic Testing of Adjudicated Offenders - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1120. Cost of Care - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1121. Fees for Transporting Juveniles - It is the duty of the sheriff, undersheriff, or deputy,...
§ 19-2.5-1122. Sentencing - Animal Cruelty - Anger Management Treatment - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1123. Sentencing - Mandatory Detention - Weapons and Crimes of Violence - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1125. Petitions - Special Offenders - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1126. Sentencing - Special Offenders - (B) Upon adjudication as a violent juvenile offender, if the...
§ 19-2.5-1127. Aggravated Juvenile Offender - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 12 - Juvenile Parole
§ 19-2.5-1201. Juvenile Parole Board - Creation - Membership - Authority - Rules - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1202. Juvenile Parole - Organization - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1203. Juvenile Parole - Hearing Panels - Definition - (I) If the members of a hearing panel disagree, a...
§ 19-2.5-1204. Parole Officers - Powers - Duties - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1205. Administrative Law Judges - An administrative law judge shall assist any hearing panel of...
§ 19-2.5-1206. Parole Violation and Revocation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 13 - Appeals
§ 19-2.5-1301. Appeals - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1302. Posttrial Bail - A juvenile's application for posttrial bail is governed by part...
Part 14 - Administration
§ 19-2.5-1401. Responsible Agencies - The department of human services is the single state agency...
§ 19-2.5-1402. Juvenile Community Review Board - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1403. Division of Youth Services - Community Boards - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1404. Working Group for Criteria for Placement of Juvenile Offenders - Establishment of Formula - Review of Criteria - Report - (I) By October 31, 2022, the working group shall develop...
§ 19-2.5-1405. Working Group - Allocation of Beds - Source: L. 2021: IP(1) and (1)(b) amended, (SB 21-071), ch....
§ 19-2.5-1406. Juvenile Probation Departments or Divisions - Service Agreements - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1407. Appropriations to Department of Human Services for Services to Juveniles - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1408. Victim-Offender Conferences - Pilot Program - The division of youth services is authorized to establish a...
§ 19-2.5-1409. Juvenile Intensive Supervision Program - Creation - Elements - Role of Judicial Department - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1410. Community Accountability Program - Legislative Declaration - Creation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1411. Parental Responsibility Training Programs - Criteria - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1412. Youth Corrections Monetary Incentives Award Program - Designated Monetary Custodian - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
Part 15 - Facilities
§ 19-2.5-1501. Division of Youth Services - Created - Interagency Agreements - Duties of Administrators of Facilities in Connection With Voter Registration and Casting of Ballots - Reports - Definitions - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1502. Human Services Facilities - Authority - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1503. Eminent Domain - Detention Facility Site - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1504. Facility Directors - Duties - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1505. Juvenile Facility Employees - Rules - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1506. Detention Center Sexual Assault Prevention Program - Reports - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1507. Facilities - Control and Restraint - Liability - Duty to Pursue Runaways - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1508. Out-of-Home Placement - Runaways - Duty to Notify - When a juvenile who is sentenced to detention, committed to...
§ 19-2.5-1509. Administration or Monitoring of Medications to Persons in Juvenile Institutional Facilities - The executive director of the department of human services has...
§ 19-2.5-1510. Facility Publications - Publications of any of the facilities established pursuant to section...
§ 19-2.5-1511. Juvenile Detention Services and Facilities to Be Provided by Department of Human Services - Education - Expenses - Definition - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1512. Use of Juvenile Detention Beds - A juvenile committed to the department of human services pursuant...
§ 19-2.5-1513. Juvenile Detention Facilities - Catchment Areas - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1514. Juvenile Detention Bed Cap - Source: L. 2021: (4) amended and (5) added, (SB 21-071),...
§ 19-2.5-1515. Judicial Districts - Plans for the Cap - Each judicial district shall annually develop a plan to manage...
§ 19-2.5-1516. Juvenile Detention Facilities - Behavioral or Mental Health Disorder Screening - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1517. Transfer of Detention Facilities and Equipment - Whenever the department of human services determines that any property,...
§ 19-2.5-1518. Commitment to Department of Human Services - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1519. Contracts and Agreements With Public and Private Agencies - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1520. Private Facilities for Juvenile Offenders - Requests for Proposals - Rules - The executive director of the department of human services shall...
§ 19-2.5-1521. Juvenile Facility - Contract for Operation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1522. Juveniles Committed to Department of Human Services - Emergency Release - The department of human services and the judicial department shall...
§ 19-2.5-1523. Receiving Centers - Designation - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1524. Juveniles - Medical Benefits Application Assistance - County of Residence - Rules - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1525. Juveniles Committed to Department of Human Services - Evaluation and Placement - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1526. Facility Rules - Academic and Vocational Courses - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1527. Lookout Mountain School - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1528. Mount View School - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1529. Youth Camps - The department of human services may establish and administer Youth...
§ 19-2.5-1530. Alternate Placement - The executive director of the department of human services may...
§ 19-2.5-1531. Juveniles Committed to the Department of Human Services - Prohibition Against the Use of Restraints on Pregnant Juveniles - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...
§ 19-2.5-1532. Juveniles Committed to Department of Human Services - Transfers - Source: L. 2021: Entire article added with relocations, (SB 21-059),...