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Colorado Revised Statutes Title 19. Children's Code § 19-2.5-904. Speedy trial--procedural schedule

Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(1) The juvenile's right to a speedy trial is governed by section 18-1-405 and rule 48(b) of the Colorado rules of criminal procedure.

(2) In bringing an adjudicatory action against a juvenile pursuant to this article 2.5, the district attorney and the court shall comply with the deadlines for:

(a) Holding the detention hearing, as specified in section 19-2.5-305(3)(a)(I);

(b) Filing the petition, as specified in section 19-2.5-305(3)(a)(IX);

(c) Setting the first appearance, as specified in section 19-2.5-501(4); and

(d) Holding the adjudicatory trial, as specified in section 19-2.5-902(1).

(3) The court may grant a continuance with regard to any of the deadlines specified in subsection (2) of this section upon making a finding of good cause.

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