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Children's Code Definition Of Special Respondent

It became law on Apr 6, 2017.

CO SB 17-177 · Senate Bill · 2017A

Stage
Became law
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Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Apr 6, 2017

What it does

The current definition of 'special respondent' in the Children's Code only allows a party to be involuntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding. The bill amends that definition to allow a party to be voluntarily joined in a dependency or neglect proceeding. (Note: This summary applies to the reengrossed version of this bill as introduced in the second house.)

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Where it stands

This bill passed and is now law.

  1. Introduced (Done)

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  3. Floor (Done)

  4. Law (Done)

    Apr 6, 2017

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