Tag:ICWA

Colorado Supreme Court announces rule changes

On Monday, the Colorado Supreme Court announced the following rule changes: RULE CHANGE 2026(11) COLORADO RULES OF CIVIL PROCEDURE Rules 1 and 16.2 Amended and Adopted by the...

U.S. Supreme Court Keeps Indian Child Welfare Act in Place

A seven-justice majority found the 1978 federal law doesn’t overstep Congressional power or illegally commandeer state resources.

Open Meetings Law Violation Remedies, State Agency Attorney Hourly Rate Bills Introduced

After a slight slump in bill activity, state lawmakers rushed to introduce a flurry of bills this past week.

With ICWA on Chopping Block, Lawmakers Introduce Colorado Version

With the U.S. Supreme Court considering ICWA, legislators have introduced a bill to codify the federal law in Colorado.

Colorado Supreme Court Heard Oral Arguments for Six Cases Tuesday-Wednesday This Week

The Colorado Supreme Court heard oral arguments for six cases Tuesday and Wednesday involving a variety of issues including the heritage of a Native American child in a dependency case, government decision making and whether someone’s right to a public trial was violated after a defendant's wife was removed from a courtroom.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for June 2

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruled on cases about Miranda rights, the Indian Child Welfare Act and the collateral bar rule.

Court Opinions: Colorado Court of Appeals Opinions for April 14

The Colorado Court of Appeals on Thursday published three opinions in cases involving foreclosure, nursing malpractice and the ICWA.

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.