Colorado Revised Statutes Title 30. Government County § 30-10-110. Bonds or insurance of officers--oath or affirmation

(1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, every county officer named in section 30-10-101, before entering upon the duties of office, on or before the day of the commencement of the term for which the officer was elected, shall execute and deposit an official bond, as prescribed by law. Any such officer shall also take an oath or affirmation in accordance with section 24-12-101.

(2) In lieu of the bond required by subsection (1) of this section, a county may purchase crime insurance coverage on behalf of the county officer and county employees to protect the people of the county from any malfeasance on the part of the officer while in office or employees.