CO HB1074

Amends Colorado law to permit court clerks to access state agency data (vital statistics, wage and employment records, driver's license lists, income tax data, and voter registration information) to locate guardians and conservators who fail to file required reports or respond to court orders.

Requires guardians to file initial reports within 60 days of appointment and annual reports thereafter, including the ward's condition, living arrangements, services provided, guardian visits, and recommendations on continued guardianship; same requirements apply to conservators for estate administration reports.

Restricts data access to contact information only (name, address, date of birth, phone, email) and prohibits courts from accessing data maintained by the Address Confidentiality Program; obtained data must be kept confidential and is not public record without court order showing good cause.

Permits courts to appoint visitors or other suitable persons to review guardianship and conservatorship reports and conduct investigations as directed by the court.

Requires nominees for guardian, conservator, or emergency guardian to acknowledge in their acceptance of office that courts may access state agency data to obtain contact information if they fail to file reports or respond to court orders.