A.  Judicial Reviews


C.R.S. § 19-1-108(5.5)
C.R.M. Rule 7

A petition for judicial review must be filed within five days of the magistrate’s order in a D&N case. In all other cases, the request must be filed within fifteen days. The request must state specifically the alleged errors. 

C.R.S. § 19-1-108(5.5)
C.R.C.P. 59

The only grounds for review are the same as those for a new trial or judgment notwithstanding the verdict:
  • Irregularities preventing a fair trial;
  • Accident or surprise unforeseen by ordinary prudence;
  • Newly discovered evidence unavailable by due diligence at trial;
  • Error in law;
  • Insufficiency of evidence as a matter of law; or
  • Party entitled to verdict as a matter of law, given no genuine issue of material fact.
C.S. v. People, 83 P.3d 627 (Colo. 2004)
A district court retains jurisdiction to consider a late-filed petition for judicial review when the delay is the result of excusable neglect. In deciding whether to exercise its discretion to entertain a late petition, the court should take into account the reasons for the delay and the child’s need for finality in the proceedings.