Colorado § 16-1-102 - Scope.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 16-1-102 — Scope., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 16-1-102. Scope.
The provisions of this code are intended to create, define, and protect rights, duties, and obligations as distinguished from matters wholly procedural. Except as specifically set forth in this code, the provisions of this code are not applicable to proceedings under the "Colorado Children's Code" or to violations of municipal charters or municipal ordinances.
Source: L. 72: R&RE, p. 190, § 1. C.R.S. 1963: § 39-1-102.
Cross references: For the "Colorado Children's Code", see title 19.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Criminal Procedure", which discusses Tenth Circuit decisions dealing with criminal procedure, see 61 Den. L. J. 281 (1984). For article, "Criminal Procedure", which discusses Tenth Circuit decisions dealing with criminal procedure, see 62 Den. U. L. Rev. 159 (1985).
No sentencing of children. There is no express authority in the Colorado Children's Code for the imposition of a jail sentence on a delinquent child under the age of 18 years, either as part of a final disposition or as a condition of probation. People in Interest of A.F., 37 Colo. App. 185, 546 P.2d 972 (1975), aff'd, 192 Colo. 207, 557 P.2d 418 (1976).
The provisions of this code do not apply to the Colorado Children's Code unless expressly indicated in this code. This section does not conflict with § 19-2-802. In re People in Interest of A.A., 2013 CO 65, 312 P.3d 1170.
Applied in People v. District Court, 198 Colo. 284, 599 P.2d 260 (1979); People v. Wade, 757 P.2d 1074 (Colo. 1988).
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 16-1-102
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 16-1-102 cover?
Section 16-1-102 ("Scope.") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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