| C. Standard of Judicial Review |
| C.R.M. 7(a)(9) | The
reviewing
judge considers the request and the record. The judge may not alter the magistrate’s findings of
fact unless they
are clearly erroneous.
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| C.R.M. 7(a)(8) |
However,
the
judge may hold further proceedings, take more evidence or order a de novo trial.
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| C.R.M. 7(a)(10) |
After
the
review, the judge adopts, rejects or modifies the magistrate’s order,
which
becomes the order of the court.
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| C.R.S. § 19-1-108(5.5) | After taking action, the judge may remand the case to another magistrate. |
| C.R.S. § 19-1-108(5.5) C.R.M. 7(a)(11) |
A
request for
review is a prerequisite to an appeal. A
party who fails to file such a request after a magistrate’s order may
not
appeal it to the Colorado Court of Appeals or Colorado Supreme Court.
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