CO HB1134

Allows either party to immediately appeal a court order on restitution of premises in eviction cases to the appropriate appellate court without waiting for final judgment on other claims.

Requires tenants who appeal a restitution order to continue paying rent during the appeal as a condition of perfecting the appeal.

Establishes that an appeal of a restitution order does not stay other trial court proceedings unrelated to the restitution issue.

Clarifies that appeals from both county court and district court eviction judgments can be taken to the Colorado Court of Appeals, following the same procedural requirements for other cases.

Takes effect September 1, 2020, subject to voter approval if a referendum petition is filed within 90 days after adjournment of the general assembly; applies only to restitution orders entered on or after the effective date.