Colorado § 19-3-703 - Permanent home. (Repealed)
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-3-703 — Permanent home. (Repealed), with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-3-703. Permanent home. (Repealed)
Source: L. 94: Entire section added, p. 2058, § 10, effective July 1. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 822, § 28, effective August 5. L. 2001: Entire section amended, p. 851, § 12, effective June 1. L. 2019: Entire section repealed, (HB 19-1219), ch. 237, p. 2355, § 3, effective August 2.
Cross references: For the legislative declaration contained in the 2001 act amending this section, see section 1 of chapter 241, Session Laws of Colorado 2001.
ANNOTATION
Law reviews. For article, "Report-Writing Tips for Guardians ad Litem in Dependency and Neglect Cases", see 31 Colo. Law. 87 (Oct. 2002).
Child in foster home with potential adoptive parents was in a "permanent home" for purposes of § 19-3-703 and removal from presumptively permanent home delayed placement. Therefore, department was required to show by clear and convincing evidence that (1) it was making reasonable efforts to find child an appropriate home, and (2) concerns about foster mother rendered that foster home "not currently available" pursuant to the statute. People ex rel. A.C., 304 P.3d 589 (Colo. App. 2011), aff'd sub nom. M.S. v. People, 2013 CO 35, 303 P.3d 102.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 19-3-703
What does Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-3-703 cover?
Section 19-3-703 ("Permanent home. (Repealed)") is part of the Colorado Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Colorado.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 § 19-3-703?
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Is this the official text of Colorado law?
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How does Colorado § 19-3-703 apply to my situation?
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