Colorado § 14-5-309 - Private counsel.
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§ 14-5-309. Private counsel.
An individual may employ private counsel to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this article.
Source: L. 93: Entire article R&RE, p. 1591, § 1, effective January 1, 1995.
COMMENT
The right of a party to retain private counsel in a proceeding brought under UIFSA is explicitly recognized. The failure to clearly recognize that power under the prior uniform acts led to confusion and inconsistent decisions. The Convention implicitly recognizes that the right to employ an attorney is to be available in every Convention country, but does not explicitly mention retaining private counsel. A "competent authority" in Convention terminology is equivalent to a tribunal.
Related to Convention: art. 37. Direct requests to competent authorities.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 14-5-309
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 14-5-309 cover?
Section 14-5-309 ("Private counsel.") 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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