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Current as of January 01, 2025 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(1) This part 2 does not apply to a transfer of custody of a child by a parent, guardian, or custodian of the child to:
(a) A parent of the child;
(b) A stepparent of the child;
(c) An adult who is related to the child by blood, marriage, adoption, or other relationship recognized by other law of this state;
(d) An adult who, at the time of the transfer, had a meaningful and safe relationship with the child for a period of at least six months prior to the transfer, and whom the parent, guardian, or custodian reasonably believes, at the time of the transfer, to be a fit custodian of the child; or
(e) An Indian custodian, as defined in the federal “Indian Child Welfare Act of 1978”, 25 U.S.C. sec. 1903(6), as amended, of the child.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Colorado Revised Statutes Title 19. Children's Code § 19-5.5-202. Applicability - last updated January 01, 2025 | https://codes.findlaw.com/co/title-19-childrens-code/co-rev-st-sect-19-5-5-202/
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