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CO HB1110
Bill
Status
4/18/2017
Primary Sponsor
Susan Beckman
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AI Summary
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Allows juvenile courts to exercise jurisdiction over parental responsibility matters (custody, parenting time, child support) in juvenile delinquency cases when all parties stipulate agreement and the court finds it in the child's best interests.
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Requires juvenile courts to provide notice in clear language at least seven business days before hearings concerning allocation of parental responsibilities, complying with Colorado Rules of Civil Procedure.
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Permits juvenile court orders allocating parental responsibilities to be filed in district court and treated as decrees in parental responsibility proceedings, enabling enforcement through the district court system.
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Authorizes juvenile courts to enter parental responsibility orders only when: the juvenile is adjudicated, has deferred adjudication, or is on a management plan; no other custody action is pending in district court; and the Uniform Child-Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act requirements are met.
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Amends the definition of "child-custody proceeding" to include juvenile delinquency cases when the court is entering orders to allocate parental responsibilities.
Legislative Description
Jurisdiction Juvenile Court Parental Responsibilities
Last Action
Governor Signed
4/18/2017