Colorado § 14-13-313 - Recognition and enforcement.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-13-313 — Recognition and enforcement., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 14-13-313. Recognition and enforcement.
A court of this state shall accord full faith and credit to an order issued by another state and consistent with this article that enforces a child-custody determination by a court of another state unless the order has been vacated, stayed, or modified by a court having jurisdiction to do so under a provision of law adopted by that state that is in substantial conformity with part 2 of this article.
Source: L. 2000: Entire article R&RE, p. 1537, § 1, effective July 1.
OFFICIAL COMMENT
The enforcement order, to be effective, must also be enforced by other States. This section requires courts of this State to enforce and not modify enforcement orders issued by other States when made consistently with the provisions of this Act.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 14-13-313
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-13-313 cover?
Section 14-13-313 ("Recognition and enforcement.") 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.
How do I cite Colorado § 14-13-313?
A common citation format is "Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-13-313" (Colorado). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Colorado law?
No. This page is for research and education and may not include the most recent amendments. For official current law, check the Colorado official source linked on this page or consult a licensed Colorado attorney.
How does Colorado § 14-13-313 apply to my situation?
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