Colorado § 19-5.5-302 - Scope.
Full text of Colorado Colorado Revised Statutes § 19-5.5-302 — Scope., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 19-5.5-302. Scope.
(1) This part 3 applies to placement for adoption of a child who:
(a) Has been or is in foster care or institutional care;
(b) Previously has been adopted in a state;
(c) Has been or is being adopted under the law of a foreign country; or
(d) Has come or is coming to a state from a foreign country to be adopted.
Source: L. 2023: Entire article added, (HB 23-1157), ch. 86, p. 303, § 1, effective April 17.
Frequently Asked Questions About Colorado § 19-5.5-302
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Section 19-5.5-302 ("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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