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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) It is unlawful for judges of the district, county, and municipal courts to:
(a) Counsel or advise in or write any petition or answer or other pleadings in any proceeding as a licensed legal paraprofessional;
(b) Perform any service as a licensed legal paraprofessional; or
(c) Be interested in any profits or emoluments arising out of any practice in any of the courts, except costs in the judge's own courts.
(2) Subsection (1) of this section does not apply to:
(a) A county court judge who is also a licensed legal paraprofessional who practices in counties of certain classes as specified by the laws relating to county courts in courts other than the judge's county court and in matters that have not come before the county court; and
(b) A municipal judge who is also a licensed legal paraprofessional who practices in courts other than the judge's municipal court and in matters that have not come before the municipal court.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 13. Courts and Court Procedure § 13-93-308. Judge not to act as licensed legal paraprofessional - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-13-courts-and-court-procedure/co-rev-st-sect-13-93-308/
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