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Court Opinion: Colorado Supreme Court Rules Only State Can Prosecute Dependency, Neglect Cases, Overruling 1986 Exception

The Colorado Supreme Court held that only the state has standing to prosecute dependency and neglect cases, rejecting a child’s attempt through counsel for youth to continue a case the state had moved to dismiss and overruling a 39-year-old precedent to the contrary.

Court Opinions: Colorado Supreme Court Vacates Untimely Restitution Order

The state Supreme Court interpreted the laws surrounding restitution orders and sentencing procedures, clarifying which orders are timely under People v. Weeks.

Gov. Polis Appoints Magistrate Judge Lisa Gomez to the Denver Juvenile Court

Polis appointed Magistrate Lisa Gomez to the Denver Juvenile Court in the 2nd Judicial District, replacing retiring Judge D. Brett Woods.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for March 10

The Colorado Court of Appeals found a department of human services didn’t “exercise due diligence” looking into a mother’s claims of Indian heritage.