Colorado § 19-1-205 - Selection of CASA volunteers.

§ 19-1-205. Selection of CASA volunteers.

(1) Each CASA program shall adopt regulations consistent with subsection (2) of this section and with the Colorado CASA association and national CASA association guidelines governing qualifications and selection of CASA volunteers. Each CASA program's regulations shall include provisions that qualified adults shall not be discriminated against based on gender, socioeconomic, religious, racial, ethnic, or age factors.

(2) The minimum qualifications for any prospective CASA volunteer are that he or she shall:

(a) Be at least twenty-one years of age or older and have demonstrated an interest in children and their welfare;

(b) Be willing to commit to the court for a minimum of one year of service to a child;

(c) Complete an application, including providing background information required pursuant to subsection (3) of this section;

(d) Participate in a screening interview;

(e) Participate in the training required pursuant to section 19-1-204; and

(f) Meet other qualifications as determined by the CASA program director and the chief judge of the judicial district.

(3) A prospective CASA volunteer's application shall include:

(a) A copy of any criminal history record and motor vehicle record;

(a.5) Written authorization for the CASA program to obtain information contained in any records or reports of child abuse or neglect concerning the prospective CASA volunteer;

(b) At least three references who can address his or her character, judgment, and suitability for the position; and

(c) Records from any other jurisdictions in which he or she resided during the one-year time period prior to the date of the application if the prospective CASA volunteer has resided in the state of Colorado for less than twelve months.

Source: L. 96: Entire part added, p. 1091, § 4, effective May 23. L. 2003: (3)(a) amended and (3)(a.5) added, p. 1401, § 7, effective January 1, 2004.

Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2003 act amending subsection (3)(a) and enacting subsection (3)(a.5), see section 1 of chapter 196, Session Laws of Colorado 2003.