D.  Magistrate Jurisdiction

C.R.S. § 19-1-108(3)(a.5)
During initial advisements, a magistrate must inform the parties that they have a right to a hearing before a judge. Contested final orders allocating parental responsibilities may be heard by the magistrate only with the consent of all parties. However, parties do not have a right to a hearing before a judge in the following cases: 
  • temporary custody hearings under section 19-3-403; and 
  • certain proceedings under articles 4 or 6 of the Children’s Code.
C.R.S. § 19-1-108(3)
In D&N cases, the right to a judge is deemed waived if a party appearing with counsel does not request it when the trial date is set. If counsel is not present, then the party must request a judge in writing within five days of receiving the trial date notice or the right is deemed waived.

C.R.S. § 19-1-108(3)
The magistrate’s written order is final if no request is filed. It remains in force during a judge’s review unless it is stayed or modified.

In re Petition of R.G.B., 98 P.3d 958 (Colo. App. 2004)
Magistrates must advise the parties of their rights to have the matter heard by a judge in the first instance and obtain consent of the parties to the magistrate’s jurisdiction.

But counsel may waive the advisement.